Down Field, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Down Field, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Down Field are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Down Field.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Down Field.
- 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 Down Field based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Down Field.
- - Agricultural Buildings Road Between Orchard Row And Wicken Road (c143) Soham Cambridgeshire
To vary conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 6 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 10 (Soft Landscaping) and 11 (Boundary Treatments) of previously approved 23/00994/VAR to Vary Condition 1 (Approved
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Land To Rear Of Meadowlands Orchard Row Soham Ely CB7 5AY
To discharge Condition 3 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 25/01290/FUL dated 6th February 2026 for agricultural building on existing agricultural field retrospective
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Down Field in Cambridgeshire
Down Field is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England.
Property prices in Down Field show an average sale price of £355,900, 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 Down Field a particularly low-crime area.
Down Field has one conservation area within its boundaries: Soham. 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 Down Field includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Soham Wet Horse 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Down Field
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Down Field. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Down Field.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Down Field were discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (2), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 7 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- East Fen Common planning applications
- Fordham planning applications
- Soham planning applications
- Landwade planning applications
- Wicken planning applications
- Isleham planning applications
- Soham Cotes planning applications
- Broad Hill planning applications
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.