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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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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/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Burwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

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.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burwell?
In the last 24 months, 85 planning applications were submitted near Burwell. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burwell?
The average planning decision time near Burwell is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Burwell?
The planning approval rate near Burwell is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burwell?
The most common type of planning application near Burwell is tree works applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Burwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.