Clayhithe, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clayhithe, Cambridgeshire.
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Planning applications in Clayhithe are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clayhithe
Waterbeach is a village located 6 miles north of Cambridge, situated on the periphery of The Fens in South Cambridgeshire. Designated as a "new town" in 2018, it presents various opportunities for planning applications and development, making it an area of interest for prospective builders and investors.
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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 Clayhithe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clayhithe.
- 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 Clayhithe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Clayhithe.
- - Conservators House Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JB
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/04210/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 25/04210/CONDA - Conservators House Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JB
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/04210/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - 25/04210/CONDA - Conservators House Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JB
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of planning permission 25/04210/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-19 - - Conservators House Clayhithe Road Horningsea Cambridgeshire CB25 9JB
Demolition and reconstruction of an existing stable block as a workshop and storage building, and reconstruction of the demolished cottage as an annexe to accommodate visitors to Conservators House as
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Waterbeach Level Crossing Clayhithe Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9HS
Prior notification under Schedule 2, Class A, Part 8 and Class A of Part 18 of the GPDO 2015 to upgrade the Waterbeach level crossing as part of the Level Crossing Upgrade Project (Cambridge re-signal
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2022-11-16
View full details - - Various Sites Adjacent Railway Meldreth Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire
The Network Rail (Cambridge Re-Signalling) Order. Application to the Secretary of State under Section 6 of the Transport and Works Act Order 1992 related to the Cambridge Re-signalling Relock & Recont
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2022-08-08
View full details - - Clayhithe Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
Extension to Car Park including Bus Facilities
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2002-11-21
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A brief summary of Clayhithe in Cambridgeshire
Waterbeach is a village located 6 miles north of Cambridge, situated on the periphery of The Fens in South Cambridgeshire. Designated as a "new town" in 2018, it presents various opportunities for planning applications and development, making it an area of interest for prospective builders and investors.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clayhithe a particularly low-crime area.
Clayhithe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waterbeach, Horningsea. 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 Clayhithe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stow-cum-Quy Fen SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Clayhithe
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Clayhithe. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Clayhithe.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Clayhithe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clayhithe were full planning applications (18), tree works (14), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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