Bury, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bury, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bury are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bury
Bury is a village and civil parish located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 7 miles north/northeast of Huntingdon. Close to Ramsey and St Ives, this charming village is part of a historic county, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments within a rural setting.
Population: 1,870 (2021)
District: Huntingdonshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £270,594 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bury.
- 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 Bury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Bury.
- - Land Off Tunkers Lane Bury
Variation/discharge of conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 2 (Architectural),3 (Materials), 4 (Hard Soft Landscaping), 5 (Cycle), 6 (Street Lighting), 7 (Electric), 8 (Tree Protection), 9 (AMS), 10 (Tree M
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Shire Lodge Warboys Road Bury Huntingdon PE26 2NU
Erection of ground floor extension to dwelling, first floor balcony and roof alteration to extend bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - The Manor House High Street Bury Huntingdon PE26 2NR
Emergency structural works to save building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Cross Holy Cross Church High Street Bury
526 Cherry - Raise crown to 3m over path, 528 Raywood Ash - Reduce long over extended lateral limbs by 1m including thinning, 532a Alder - Fell, 535 Whitebeam - Reduce crown to 3m, 530 Elm - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 1 Woodfield Avenue Bury Huntingdon PE26 2NL
Erection of a single storey side extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Land West Of Garden Court And 1 To 16 Upwood Road Bury
Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscaping) of 20/00085/S73.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Bury in Cambridgeshire
Bury is a village and civil parish located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 7 miles north/northeast of Huntingdon. Close to Ramsey and St Ives, this charming village is part of a historic county, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments within a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,870 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.
Property prices in Bury show an average sale price of £270,594, 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 Bury a particularly low-crime area.
Bury has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ramsey. 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 Bury includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Warboys and Wistow Woods SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bury 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 Bury
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Bury take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Bury were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ramsey planning applications
- Upwood planning applications
- Wistow planning applications
- Great Raveley planning applications
- Warboys planning applications
- Ramsey Forty Foot planning applications
- Little Raveley planning applications
- Fenton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.