Black Horse Drove, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Black Horse Drove, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Black Horse Drove are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Black Horse Drove
Black Horse Drove is a linear hamlet located 7 miles north-north-east of Ely in Cambridgeshire, within the civil parish of Littleport. Situated off the Ten Mile Bank, which follows the north-western bank of the Great Ouse River, this hamlet is set in the Fens, with much of its area lying approximately 6 feet below sea level. This unique geographical context may influence planning considerations in the area.
District: Littleport
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,752 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Black Horse Drove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Black Horse Drove.
- 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 Black Horse Drove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Black Horse Drove.
- - Land North Of 48 Ten Mile Bank Littleport Cambridgeshire
Conversion of 5 agricultural buildings to 7 new homes and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 11 Black Horse Drove Littleport Cambridgeshire CB6 1EG
To discharge Condition 3 (external materials) and 4 (hedgehog recovery measures) of decision dated 24 February 2025 for 24/01063/FUL Demolition of an existing garage and construction of a new resident
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 24 Black Horse Drove Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1EG
Construction of first floor rear extension and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Site Of Coronation House Black Horse Drove Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1EG
To discharge Condition 16 (arboricultural protection measures) of decision dated 07 August 2025 for Demolition of existing building and erection of 7 no. dwellings and associated infrastructure togeth
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Site Of Coronation House Black Horse Drove Littleport Cambridgeshire CB6 1EG
To discharge Condition 18 (biodiversity improvement scheme) of decision 23/00047/FUL dated 7 August 2023 for demolition of existing building and erection of 7 no. dwellings and associated infrastructu
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-04-12
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A brief summary of Black Horse Drove in Cambridgeshire
Black Horse Drove is a linear hamlet located 7 miles north-north-east of Ely in Cambridgeshire, within the civil parish of Littleport. Situated off the Ten Mile Bank, which follows the north-western bank of the Great Ouse River, this hamlet is set in the Fens, with much of its area lying approximately 6 feet below sea level. This unique geographical context may influence planning considerations in the area. It sits within the Littleport district.
Property prices in Black Horse Drove show an average sale price of £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Black Horse Drove a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Black Horse Drove planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Black Horse Drove
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Black Horse Drove. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Black Horse Drove.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Black Horse Drove were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), other applications (1).
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