How long do planning decisions take near Ferry Hill?

The average planning decision time near Ferry Hill is 134 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 Ferry Hill?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Ferry Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Ferry Hill is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ferry Hill?

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Ferry Hill, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ferry Hill, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Ferry Hill

Chatteris is a market town and civil parish located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, nestled within the Fens region between Huntingdon, March, and Ely. As part of the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency, Chatteris offers a unique blend of rural charm and community amenities, making it an important area for potential planning applications and development projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £245,430 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ferry Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Ferry Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Ferry Hill in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Ferry Hill show an average sale price of £245,430, 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 Ferry Hill a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Ferry Hill

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ferry Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 days.

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

With an average of 134 days, decisions near Ferry Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Ferry Hill were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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