Boxworth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boxworth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Boxworth
Boxworth is a small village in South Cambridgeshire, located approximately eight miles northwest of Cambridge. Encompassing an area of 1,053 hectares, it is part of the Papworth Everard and Caxton ward and falls under the diocese of Ely. With around 100 houses, Boxworth presents a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 216 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boxworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxworth.
- 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 Boxworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Boxworth.
- - Plashes High Street Boxworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4LY
T1 - Dead tree remove and replace. T2 - Dangerous tree remove and replace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Lavender Cottage High Street Boxworth CB23 4LY
Two storey rear extension including a balustrade and air source heat pump to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-22
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A brief summary of Boxworth in Cambridgeshire
Boxworth is a small village in South Cambridgeshire, located approximately eight miles northwest of Cambridge. Encompassing an area of 1,053 hectares, it is part of the Papworth Everard and Caxton ward and falls under the diocese of Ely. With around 100 houses, Boxworth presents a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for local planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 216 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Boxworth show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Boxworth a particularly low-crime area.
Boxworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Knapwell. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boxworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Overhall Grove SSSI; 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boxworth 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 Boxworth
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Boxworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Boxworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boxworth were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.