How long do planning decisions take near Cheveley?

The average planning decision time near Cheveley is 53 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 Cheveley?

The planning approval rate near Cheveley is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cheveley?

The most common type of planning application near Cheveley is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cheveley?

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Cheveley, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cheveley, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cheveley are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cheveley

Cheveley is a village in Cambridgeshire, located approximately four miles east-south-east of Newmarket, with a population of 1,990 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is part of the East Cambridgeshire local government district and is situated on one of the highest points in the county, at 127 metres (417 ft) above sea level, making it a notable area for planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £312,250 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cheveley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cheveley.

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 Cheveley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Cheveley.

- 165 High Street Cheveley Cambridgeshire CB8 9DG
Rear garden room extension, demolition of the existing garage and replacement cart lodge building within the rear garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 165 High Street Cheveley Cambridgeshire CB8 9DG
Rear garden room extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 5 Church Terrace Cheveley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9DH
T1 Ash - Crown reduction of 2.5m T2 Plum - Remove epicormic shoots T3 Sour Cherry - Fell due to split central stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Kidbrooke 177 High Street Cheveley Cambridgeshire CB8 9DG
G1 Leyland Cypresses - Remove all as outgrown available space
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-08-21
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- Home Office Bungalows Little Green Cheveley Cambridgeshire CB8 9RQ
To discharge Condition 13 (biodiversity improvements scheme) of decision 19/00767/OUM dated 30 March 2021 for Outline planning application for residential development for up to 22 dwellings following
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Glebe House High Street Cheveley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9DG
G1 - 3x Maple - Fell - Leaning over Paddock
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Cheveley in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Cheveley show an average sale price of £312,250, 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 Cheveley a particularly low-crime area.

Cheveley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cheveley. 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.

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Planning Activity in Cheveley

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Cheveley. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cheveley.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cheveley were tree works (6), full planning applications (2), other applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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