How long do planning decisions take near Chittering?

The average planning decision time near Chittering is 23 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 Chittering?

The planning approval rate near Chittering is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chittering?

The most common type of planning application near Chittering is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chittering?

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Chittering, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chittering, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chittering are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Chittering

Chittering is a small hamlet located approximately 8 miles north of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, England, and falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Waterbeach parish. As of the 2011 Census, its population was recorded as part of the civil parish of Bottisham, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and community developments in the region.

District: Waterbeach

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chittering.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chittering based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Chittering in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Chittering show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Chittering a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chittering 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 Chittering

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chittering. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chittering may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chittering were discharge of conditions (1).

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