Burrough Green, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burrough Green, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Burrough Green
Burrough Green is a village and parish located in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 378 recorded in the 2011 census. Spanning 2,272 acres, the area features diverse soil types, including clay and chalk, supporting the cultivation of key crops such as wheat, barley, and roots. This rural setting may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region.
Population: 434 (2021)
District: East Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.burroughgreen.com
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Suffolk
- Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
- LSOA: West Suffolk 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burrough Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burrough Green.
- 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 Burrough Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burrough Green.
- - The Hall Church Lane Burrough Green Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9LY
T1 Large Weeping Willow Tree - Prune as per the tree officer's email. Remove deadwood, crown thin by up to 15% and reduce the crown as per photos 1 and 2 with minor reductions to shape as required. If
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Cosy Cot Bradley Road Burrough Green Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9NH
T1 Oak - Crown reduce by 1.5 metres, tree in the front garden of the house. T2 Cornelian Cherry - Crown reduce by 1 metre, tree in front garden of house. T3 Elder - Crown reduce by approx. 2-3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Paddock View Bradley Road Burrough Green Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9NH
T1 Poplar tree - Remove Tree is growing on the boundary over parking area, Is in a line of trees so unlikely to be missed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Burrough Green in Cambridgeshire
Burrough Green is a village and parish located in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 378 recorded in the 2011 census. Spanning 2,272 acres, the area features diverse soil types, including clay and chalk, supporting the cultivation of key crops such as wheat, barley, and roots. This rural setting may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 434 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Burrough Green show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Burrough Green a particularly low-crime area.
Burrough Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burrough Green, Brinkley. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Burrough Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Park Wood SSSI; 3 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, Burrough Green planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burroughgreen.com. 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 Burrough Green
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Burrough Green. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Burrough Green.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burrough Green were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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