Burwell, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burwell are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 6,407 (2021) · Area: 24.7 km²
District: East Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.burwellparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Burwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burwell.
- 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 Burwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Burwell.
- - 25 High Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HD
T4 Ash in rear garden - Crown reduce to previous pruning points (up to 4m reduction) and remove dead wood T5 Horse Chestnut in rear garden - Crown reduce to previous pruning points (up to 3m reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 84 High Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HD
H1 Leyland Cypress boundary Hedge on right - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 11 Mandeville Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AG
T1 Magnolia (Magnolia spp.) - Crown reduction in height by approximately 2 to 2.5 metres, with corresponding lateral branch reductions to reshape and balance the canopy. All pruning cuts to be made cl
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 7 Bewicks Mead Burwell Cambridge CB25 0LW
T1 Cherry tree - Reduce crown to previous points to manage size. T2 Cherry tree - Reduce crown to previous points to manage size.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Melton Farm Newmarket Road Burwell
To discharge condition number 5 (Lighting Scheme) of decision 21/01771/FUL dated 2nd November 2022 as amended under decision 21/01771/NMAA dated 1st August 2024 for provision of a shared cycleway/foot
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Melton Farm (Phase 3) Newmarket Road Burwell
To discharge Condition 13 (Fire Hydrants) of decision 15/01175/OUM (as varied by 15/01175/NMAB) dated 31st October 2019 for Phase 3 of redevelopment of land at Newmarket Road, Burwell to provide up to
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 53 High Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HD
T1 Ash tree - Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Acacia House 29A High Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HD
T1 Acacia - Prune to clear phone lines by1m employing directional pruning techniques
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 18 The Causeway Burwell Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0DU
T1 Eucalyptus - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 1 Mill Lane Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HJ
T1 Holly Tree at the beginning of the drive - Remove, the tree is very large for the location and is too close to a Hawthorn. The holly and is suffering from die back, with dead branches at the top of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Acacia House 29A High Street Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0HD
T1 Acacia - Remove lowest limb back to trunk overhanging roadway (High Street) and reduce limbs to clear house by 3m. T2 Cherry - Reduce limbs by up to 2m overhanging house to provide 2m clearance fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 23 Mill Lane Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HJ
Non material amendment to previously approved 25/00246/FUL for single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-07
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A brief summary of Burwell in Cambridgeshire
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.
Property prices in Burwell show an average sale price of £496,489, 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 Burwell a particularly low-crime area.
Burwell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burwell North Street, Burwell High Town. 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 Burwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Devil's Dyke SSSI. 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, Burwell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burwellparishcouncil.gov.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 Burwell
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Burwell. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burwell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burwell were tree works (23), discharge of conditions (12), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 29 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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