How long do planning decisions take near Doddington?

The average planning decision time near Doddington is 45 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 Doddington?

The planning approval rate near Doddington is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Doddington?

The most common type of planning application near Doddington is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Doddington?

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Doddington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Doddington, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Doddington are administered by Fenland District Council. View the full Fenland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Doddington

Doddington is a village and civil parish located just off the A141 in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, situated approximately midway between Chatteris and March. Its strategic position makes it an important area for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial development in the region.

Population: 2,534 (2021)

District: Fenland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Doddington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Doddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Doddington.

- 11 Benwick Road Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0TG
5 day notice - remove 2 trees in a conservation area
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 1 Hermitage Gardens Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0WL
Works to a Conifer hedge and 1 x Willow tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Land East Of 6B Primrose Hill Doddington Cambridgeshire
Variation of wording of conditions 3, 6 and 7 (list of approved drawings) of planning permission F/YR23/0404/RM (Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landsc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-07-16
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F/YR25/0415/TRCA - 9C Benwick Road Doddington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0TG
Works to 6 x Yew Trees and 1 x Holly tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-05-27
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- Land North Of 37 New Street Doddington Cambridgeshire
Fell 1 x Fir Tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Doddington in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Doddington show an average sale price of £244,820, 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 Doddington a particularly low-crime area.

Doddington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Doddington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Doddington

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Doddington. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Doddington maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Doddington were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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