How long do planning decisions take near Ellington?

The average planning decision time near Ellington is 31 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 Ellington?

The planning approval rate near Ellington is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ellington?

The most common type of planning application near Ellington is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ellington?

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Ellington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ellington, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Ellington

Ellington is a village and civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 4 miles west of Huntingdon. Spanning 2,700 acres, the parish predominantly features grassland complemented by small woodlands in the southern region. This rural setting presents potential opportunities for various planning applications, particularly in areas related to land use and environmental conservation.

Population: 595 (2021)

District: Huntingdonshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £346,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ellington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ellington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Ellington.

- 8 Spinney Field Ellington Huntingdon PE28 0AT
G1. 3 Lombardy Poplar. Reduce height by approx 12m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 11 Spinney Field Ellington Huntingdon PE28 0AT
T1 - Larch - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-06-24
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A brief summary of Ellington in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Ellington show an average sale price of £346,669, 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 Ellington a particularly low-crime area.

Ellington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ellington. 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 Ellington includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Ellington

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Ellington. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 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 Ellington.

The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ellington were tree works (6), outline applications (2), amendments (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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