Elford Closes, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elford Closes, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Elford Closes
Chittering is a hamlet located approximately 8 miles north of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of Waterbeach parish. At the 2011 Census, its population was recorded as part of the civil parish of Bottisham, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the vicinity.
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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 004H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elford Closes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elford Closes.
- 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 Elford Closes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Elford Closes.
- - Land North East Of Chear Farm Ely Road Chittering Cambridge Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 7 (contamination) of decision dated 15 December 2023 for 23/00377/ESF Construction of glasshouses with integrated packing and distribution unit, combined heat and power (CHP) pl
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land North East Of Chear Farm Ely Road Chittering Cambridge Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 8 (soft landscaping and biodiversity enhancement) 9 (landscape management plan) for 23/00377/ESF dated 15 December 2023 for construction of glasshouses with integrated packing a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-11
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A brief summary of Elford Closes in Cambridgeshire
Chittering is a hamlet located approximately 8 miles north of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire, falling under the administrative jurisdiction of Waterbeach parish. At the 2011 Census, its population was recorded as part of the civil parish of Bottisham, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the vicinity.
Property prices in Elford Closes 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 Elford Closes a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elford Closes 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 Elford Closes
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Elford Closes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elford Closes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Elford Closes were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
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