Bottisham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bottisham, Cambridgeshire.
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Planning applications in Bottisham are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bottisham
Bottisham is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the East Cambridgeshire district, approximately 6 miles east of Cambridge and midway to Newmarket. With a population that grew from 1,983 in 2001 to 2,199 in 2011, Bottisham offers a dynamic community that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 2,433 (2021)
District: East Cambridgeshire
Website: http://bottishampc.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bottisham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bottisham.
- 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 Bottisham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
400 planning applications found near Bottisham.
- - 115 High Street Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9BA
G1 Two Lawson Cypress trees - Fell T1 Hazel - Fell G2 Row of small Leylandii trees - Fell Client wishes to improve the layout of his garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Site South Of 2 Parsonage Barns Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9EG
To discharge Condition 5 (details of species mix of hedging) of decision 23/00017/FUL dated 8 November 2024 for erection of outdoor covered storage area and extension to existing building to form staf
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Parsonage Farm 112 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9BA
T1 Plum - Reduce height by 2 metres to allow light and space on driveway T2 Hazel - Coppice to 3foot above ground level to allow space in garden and allow light into next doors house T3 Hazel - Coppic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 133 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9BB
T1 Cypress - Cut back lower canopy by 1-1.5m. Cut back the upper canopy to shape it into the top. Trim to clear the phone line by up to 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 3 Arber Close Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DR
Part conversion of the garage to form ensuite
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Howgar House 41 Bell Road Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9DF
To discharge Conditions 10 (CEMP), 11 (Contamination) and 13 (AMS) of decision 23/00421/FUL dated 23rd February 2024 for construction of 1No. 3/4 bedroom, two storey dwelling, with off-street parking
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 29 Cedar Walk Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9BJ
Conversion of existing garage including new pitched roof and windows and widening of existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 21 Stocks Close Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9BY
Two storey side extension, demolished rear conservatory and replace with new single storey rear extension, fenestration alterations and additional roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 115 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9BA
T1 Laburnum - Fell T2 Laburnum - Remove a leaning stem T3 Laburnum - Reduce by 2m in height T4 Prunus - Fell T5 Yew - Reduce by 2m in height T6 Photinia - Reduce by 1.5m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Unit 2 To 5 56 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DA
Installation of new signage - 1x illuminated wall panel sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - The Old Garage 56 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DA
Regularisation of the development - change of use of units 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 to Class E with accompanying ancillary storage area and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Unit 2 56 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DA
New 2 No. illuminated signage and a communal way finding sign at the front of the site
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - The Vicarage 86 High Street Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9BA
To discharge Condition 4 (biodiversity improvements scheme) of decision 25/00034/FUL dated 9 July 2025 for proposed single storey side extension, two storey and single storey rear extension and front
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 1 Tunbridge Lane Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DU
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 1 Bradford Cottages Lode Road Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DJ
Replacement windows and door to front elevation, garage doors repainted to match and replacement tiles to porch, hall and hearth
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Site South Of 2 Parsonage Barns Bottisham Cambridgeshire
To Vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved 23/00017/FUL, dated 8 November 2024 for erection of outdoor covered storage area and extension to existing building to form staff welfare fa
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 89 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9BA
T1 Sycamore at rear of property - Remove deadwood (over 25mm diameter and 100mm in length). T2 3x Hornbeam - Reduce height (by 2m) and spread (by1.5m) T3 5x Silver Birches - Trim to give a 2m clearanc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 2 Stocks Close Bottisham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 9BY
T1 Yew Tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-29
View full details - - 14 Bendish Lane Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9FP
Single storey extension to the side/rear of the property, with new windows and roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 2 The Old Garage 56 High Street Bottisham Cambridge CB25 9DA
Change of use from Class B2 (General Industrial) to Class E(e) to facilitate the operation of a local veterinary practice
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-02
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A brief summary of Bottisham in Cambridgeshire
Bottisham is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the East Cambridgeshire district, approximately 6 miles east of Cambridge and midway to Newmarket. With a population that grew from 1,983 in 2001 to 2,199 in 2011, Bottisham offers a dynamic community that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,433 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bottisham a particularly low-crime area.
Bottisham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swaffham Bulbeck, Bottisham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bottisham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://bottishampc.co.uk/. 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 Bottisham
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Bottisham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Bottisham.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Bottisham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bottisham were tree works (15), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
27 planning appeals were lodged, of which 8 were allowed and 18 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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