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Planning in Down Field

Approved
81%
13 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 5 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Down Field in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About Down Field

Down Field is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Down Field a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Down Field has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Down Field 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Down Field, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Down Field. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Down Field?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Down Field. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Down Field?
The average planning decision time near Down Field is 36 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 Down Field?
The planning approval rate near Down Field is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Down Field?
The most common type of planning application near Down Field is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Down Field?
You can search and track planning applications near Down Field on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.