Elsworth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elsworth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Elsworth
Elsworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, England, positioned 9 miles northwest of Cambridge and 7 miles southeast of Huntingdon. With a population of 726 as of the 2011 census, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and community development.
Population: 692 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 020B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elsworth.
- 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 Elsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near Elsworth.
- - 6 The Drift Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JN
Trees at Boxworth Road This is a retrospective TPO and conservation area application for emergency tree works. Two dead Scots Pine trees had partially collapsed and were leaning over a busy bus stop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Ashwell House Fardells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JE
T2: Fallen Elm at rear of garden - Remove Reason: Tree has partially failed at the base and fallen from the far side of the brook and needs to be removed for safety
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Ashwell House Fardells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JE
E1 and E2 - Elms - Fell Reason for work: These limbs are causing erosion to the bank of Brookside and preventing the garden and bank of Brookside being secured. Additionally there is a risk of further
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Brookside Fardells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JE
Y1 - Yew Hedge - Reduce height approx 3m height and Depth approx 2m. E1 - Elm - Remove 1x drooping lower branch, this will raise crown to approx 4m above ground level. A1 - Ash - Fell to near ground l
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 4 Rogers Close Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JJ
Single storey front 'infill' extension and alterations to fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 13 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
T1 - cherry tree (16 Metres) - To reduce and shape a cherry tree that stands 16 metres tall to be reduced by 4 meters
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Upperfield 5 Church Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4HU
Erection of 2.75m surround fence for fully permeable hard tennis court.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Window Details) of listed building consent 25/03447/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 36 Smith Street Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4HY
Single storey side extension to create an annexe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 7A Church Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4HU
Ash1 - Reduce current overhang of branches over the public roadway and electric/broadband utilities back to 2 metres overhang. this requires between 3 to 5 metres reductions in length of those branche
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 8 Brook Street Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4HX
I would like to remove 3 overgrown hawthorn trees on the rear boundary of my garden and the rear of 9 Brockley Road Replace with new fruit trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Installation of lighting, a doorbell and a door number to front of existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Installation of external lighting, power sockets and a water tap to outbuildings at the rear of the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Submission of details required by condition 3(Method of installation and type of Insulation , Mezzanine floor and handrail) of Listed building consent 25/03447/LBC.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 12 Church Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4HU
Removal and disposal of 3 small Conifer trees, Tree A, B and C.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 22 Boxworth Road Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JQ
Horse Chestnut - Reduce height and spread on all sides by approximately 3-4m down to previous reduction points at 10-12m high
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Recreation Ground Broad End Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JD
T1 - Fraxinus Excelsior lift by 2m and cut back side to clear public play equipment. T2 - Juglans Regia remove 1 identified branch over play equipment. T3 - Fraxinus Excelsior large ash tree to be rem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Renovations to an existing barn to convert to habitable space for a studio/workshop and storage space.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 15 Cotterells Lane Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JR
Replacement of two areas of brick flooring within the interior of the listed building in utility room/cloakroom area (downstairs toilet) and larder (cupboard off the kitchen).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 29 Brockley Road Elsworth Cambridgeshire CB23 4JS
Mixed depth single and two storey rear extension, and single storey front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Elsworth in Cambridgeshire
Elsworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, England, positioned 9 miles northwest of Cambridge and 7 miles southeast of Huntingdon. With a population of 726 as of the 2011 census, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 692 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Elsworth show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Elsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Elsworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elsworth. 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 Elsworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Elsworth Wood SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Elsworth 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 Elsworth
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Elsworth. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Elsworth.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elsworth were tree works (11), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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