Search Burwell planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Burwell · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council
- 4 Hythe Close Burwell Cambridge CB25 0EZAwaiting decisionT1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level and treat to prevent regrowth - The tree has become very large and is very close to the house the client wishes to remove this and plant a new tree further set back.Received 30 Oct 202626/01143/TPO
- Meadow View Industrial Estate Reach Road Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0GHAwaiting decisionNon material amendment to previously approved 25/00535/FUM for Regularisation of the development: Lorry storage park (B8), Self-storage container park (B8), 15 no. industrial starter units (B2), including associated parking, drainage, hard landscaping, and a surface water attenuation pondReceived 26 Oct 202625/00535/NMAA
- 24 North Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0BAAwaiting decisionT1 Silver Birch - Reduce by 4-5m T2 Cherry - Reduce back to previous points T3 Apple - Reduce back to previous points T4 Cherry - Reduce back to previous points H1 Reduce Hornbeams by 50% and cut back hard to make a formal hedge G1 Sycamore & Holly - Trees belong to neighbouring property. Cut back by approximately 1.5m back to boundaryWork to tree within Conservation areaReceived 14 Oct 202626/01096/TRE
- The Tan House Tan House Lane Burwell Cambridge CB25 0ARApprovedT1 Field Maple with compromised stem - Framework pollard reducing branch structure by 4 -5m T2 Dead Thorn - Remove T3 Horse Chestnut - Remove broken branches T5 2X Cherry Laurel clumps - Reduce both clams to 2.5m above ground level T6 Cherry Laurel - Remove as in very poor condition T7 Sycamore re-growth - Remove all stems down to fence heightReceived 12 Oct 2026Decided 12 Nov 202626/01082/TRE
- Millstone Park Burwell Newmarket Road CB25 0BAApprovedTo discharge Condition 6 (Substation External Materials) of decision 24/00925/RMM dated 15th May 2025 for Reserved matters application of the approval of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (Phase 4) in relation to the internal road layout and plot sub division of 18 development plots within a self-build zone, together with associated landscaping, drainage and ancillary infrastructure (including a substation), pursuant to 15/01175/OUM to provide up to 350 dwellings (including affordable housing provision) with associated open space, sports provision, access and infrastructure (as varied by 15/01175/NMAA and 15/01175/NMAB).Received 12 Oct 2026Decided 2 Nov 202624/00925/DISA
Planning in Burwell
- Approved
- 93%
- 53 of 55 decided
- Decision time
- about 5 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burwell in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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CB25 292 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
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About Burwell
Burwell is a vibrant village and civil parish located approximately 10 miles north-east of Cambridge, on the south-eastern fringe of the Fens. The village benefits from a network of waterways, including Burwell Lode, which enhances its drainage and contributes to local growth. As of 2019, Burwell's population was estimated at 6,417, reflecting its status as a thriving community. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,407 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Burwell covers an area of approximately 24.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
The area around Burwell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burwell 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burwellparishcouncil.gov.uk/.
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In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Burwell. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
The most common types were tree works (26), discharge of conditions (18), amendments (3). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.