How long do planning decisions take near Eye?

The average planning decision time near Eye is 35 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 Eye?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Eye?

The most common type of planning application near Eye is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eye?

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Eye, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eye, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eye are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Eye

Eye is a village located within the unitary authority area of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. Situated 3.8 miles west of Thorney and 4.5 miles south of Crowland, both notable for their historic abbeys, Eye offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility. The nearby hamlet of Eye Green lies just to the north, separated by the A47 trunk road, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 5,409 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £336,581 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Kesteven
Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
LSOA: South Kesteven 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Eye based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Eye.

26/002378/CLP - 4, Waltham Walk, Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7XE
Proposed creation of additional bedroom and bathroom to internal layout, and ins
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-07-06
26/002392/HHFUL - 16 Eyebury Road Eye Peterborough PE6 7TB
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear extensions and erection of ne
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-01
- 42 Westminster Gardens Eye Peterborough PE6 7SP
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions and first floor extension above garage and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-23
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- 22 Little Close Eye Peterborough PE6 7TG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Eye in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Eye show an average sale price of £336,581, 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 Eye a particularly low-crime area.

Eye has one conservation area within its boundaries: Eye. 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 Eye includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dogsthorpe Star Pit SSSI, Eye Gravel Pit SSSI. 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, Eye 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 Eye

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Eye. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

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

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eye were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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