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36 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ely · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 36 · received or decided in the last 90 days

51 Cardinals Way Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4GFAwaiting decisionT1 Cherry x 6.5m tall - Reduce height by 1.5m to leave at 5m and prune laterals all round by up to 1.5m to leave a more compact, balanced crown in perspective with the dimensions of a small gardenReceived 4 Nov 202626/01157/TRE
Cambridgeshire Fire And Rescue Ely Fire Station Egremont Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1AEAwaiting decisionInstallation of a power back up generator and fuel tankReceived 2 Nov 202626/01127/FUL
24 High Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JUAwaiting decisionChange of Use of rear ground floor part of 24a High Street from Class E to Class C to create separate entrance to existing flat over, plus refurbishments and implementation of previously approved alterations. Plus alterations to 24 High Street to refurbish retail unit and flat overReceived 26 Oct 202626/01100/FUL
24 High Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JUAwaiting decisionChange of Use of rear ground floor part of 24a High Street from Class E to Class C to create separate entrance to existing flat over, plus refurbishments and implementation of previously approved alterations. Plus alterations to 24 High Street to refurbish retail unit and flat overReceived 26 Oct 202626/01101/LBC
74 St Marys Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HHAwaiting decisionT1 Cherry plum - Fell T2 Field Maple - 20% thin and up to 2m crown reduction T3 Sycamore - 1.5/2.5m Reduction of large overextended limbs over neighbours gardenWork to tree within Conservation areaReceived 21 Oct 202626/01116/TRE

Planning in Ely

Approved: 97%; 113 of 114 decided
Decision time: about 5 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ely in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Ely

Postcode districts

CB7 319 applications in the last 12 monthsCB6 298 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council

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About Ely

Ely, a historic cathedral city located in East Cambridgeshire, is situated 14 miles northeast of Cambridge and 80 miles from London. The city, along with its surrounding rural settlements such as Chettisham and Prickwillow, has a combined population of approximately 20,574 as of the 2021 census. With its unique blend of urban and rural environments, Ely presents diverse opportunities for planning applications in both residential and commercial developments. The city has a population of approximately 20,574 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.

Ely covers an area of approximately 23.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Ely show an average sale price of £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Ely has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ely 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.cityofelycouncil.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ely, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 163 planning applications were submitted near Ely. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

The most common types were tree works (43), discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (9).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ely?

In the last 24 months, 163 planning applications were submitted near Ely. The approval rate is 97%.

How long do planning decisions take near Ely?

The average planning decision time near Ely is 37 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 Ely?

The planning approval rate near Ely is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ely?

The most common type of planning application near Ely is tree works applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ely?

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