How long do planning decisions take near Barway?

The average planning decision time near Barway is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Barway?

The most common type of planning application near Barway is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barway?

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Barway, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barway, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Barway are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Barway

Barway is a quaint hamlet located in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately three miles south of Ely. Nestled along the Soham Lode, which feeds into the River Cam, Barway falls within the civil parish of Soham, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in this picturesque region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £357,440 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 004A

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barway.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Barway.

- Land East Of Pond View Barway Road Barway Cambridgeshire
To discharge Conditions 3 (Visibility Splays) and 4 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00042/FUL dated 10th March 2026 for New access and associated works - retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-21
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A brief summary of Barway in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Barway show an average sale price of £357,440, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Barway is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Barway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cam Washes SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Barway

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barway. The average decision time was 43 days.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Barway were discharge of conditions (2).

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