Coates, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coates, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Coates
Coates is a quaint village located near Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire, England. The village features a local shop that also serves as a post office, providing essential services to residents and visitors alike, making it a focal point for community interaction. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Whittlesey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 023I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coates.
- 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 Coates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Coates.
- - Holy Trinity Church North Green Coates Cambridgeshire PE7 2BQ
Details reserved by Condition 04 (Archaeology) of planning permission F/YR24/0515/F (Installation of a new external flue and gas boiler with an external gas meter that will be semi recessed into the g
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land North East Of 41A March Road Coates Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by condition 08 (Contamination) of planning permission F/YR14/0722/F (Erection of 3 x 2-storey 3-bed dwellings). Retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 84 Fieldside Coates Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2BG
Change of use of existing dwelling to mixed use to include erect a single-storey detached building for the use as a nail/beauty salon business
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-06-19
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A brief summary of Coates in Cambridgeshire
Coates is a quaint village located near Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire, England. The village features a local shop that also serves as a post office, providing essential services to residents and visitors alike, making it a focal point for community interaction. This charming setting may be of interest to those researching planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Whittlesey district.
Property prices in Coates show an average sale price of £282,863, 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 Coates a particularly low-crime area.
Coates has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coates. 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 Coates includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nene Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Nene Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Nene Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Nene Washes. 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, Coates 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 Coates
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Coates. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coates may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Coates slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Coates were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.