How long do planning decisions take near Elm?

The average planning decision time near Elm is 64 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 Elm?

The planning approval rate near Elm is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Elm?

The most common type of planning application near Elm is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Elm?

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Elm, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Elm, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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About Elm

Population: 4,028 (2021)

District: Fenland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: North West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Elm.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Elm based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Elm.

- 33 And Land North Of 17-31 Gosmoor Lane Elm
Details reserved by condition 21 (Highway Management) of planning permission F/YR22/0226/F (Erect 63 x dwellings comprising of 4 x 2-storey 4-bed, 27 x 2-storey 3-bed, 24 x 2-storey 2-bed, 4 x single-
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Meadowcourt Main Road Elm Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0AG
Convert part of existing building from 1 x dwelling and part of 1 x flat into 7 x additional 1-bed studio flats (sheltered accommodation) with ancillary office and laundry room
Status: Permitted | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-05-06
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- Grove House Main Road Elm Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE14 0AG
Fell 1 x Yew Tree and 1 x Sycamore tree, and works to 1 x Oak tree within a conservation area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-07-10
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- 33 And Land North Of 17-31 Gosmoor Lane Elm
Non-material amendment: Installation of a 1metre strip between dyke and footpath link relating to planning application F/YR22/0226/F (Erect 63 x dwellings comprising of 4 x 2-storey 4-bed, 27 x 2-stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Elm in Cambridgeshire

Elm is a village and civil parish located in the Fenland District of Cambridgeshire, England. Historically known as Helle in the Domesday Book, Elm offers a rich context for planning applications, reflecting its development and growth in a rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,028 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.

Property prices in Elm show an average sale price of £244,560, 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 Elm a particularly low-crime area.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elm 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 Elm

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Elm. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elm may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Elm slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Elm were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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