Clayhithe, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clayhithe, Cambridgeshire.
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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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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 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application found near Clayhithe.
- - 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
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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.
Property prices in Clayhithe 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clayhithe 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 Clayhithe
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Clayhithe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clayhithe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Clayhithe were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Waterbeach planning applications
- Denny End planning applications
- Horningsea planning applications
- Landbeach planning applications
- Stow cum Quy planning applications
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- Milton 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.