How long do planning decisions take near Ditton Green?

The average planning decision time near Ditton Green is 64 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 Ditton Green?

The planning approval rate near Ditton Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ditton Green?

The most common type of planning application near Ditton Green is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ditton Green?

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Ditton Green, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ditton Green, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Ditton Green

Woodditton is a village and civil parish situated in East Cambridgeshire, England, which includes the settlements of Ditton Green, Little Ditton, and Saxon Street. The parish has seen a slight population increase, from 1,789 in 2001 to 1,818 in 2011, indicating a stable community that may influence future planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 017C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ditton Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ditton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Ditton Green.

- Forge Cottage 8A Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Removal of internal walls, new openings formed in external wall and new windows installed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
To discharge condition 4 (archaeology) 5 (contamination) 7 (CEMP) of decision 24/00521/OUT dated 13 September 2024 up to seven new dwellings of mixed scale as well as associated landscaping works and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
To discharge Condition 3 (materials) 6 (soft landscape) 8 (boundary treatments) 10 (external lighting) of decision dated 19 September 2025 for 25/00549/RMA Reserved matters for access, appearance, lan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Reserved matters for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of previously approved 24/00521/OUT for up to seven new dwellings of mixed scale as well as associated landscaping works and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-28
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- The Old Forge 8 Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Removal of internal walls, new openings formed in external wall and new windows installed
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Ditton Green in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Ditton Green show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Ditton Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ditton Green includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Ditton Green

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ditton Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Ditton Green.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Ditton Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Ditton Green were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

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