Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Fowlmere
Fowlmere is a picturesque village located in the southernmost part of Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 1,206 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just 9 miles southwest of Cambridge, it is in close proximity to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,295 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fowlmere.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fowlmere.
- 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 Fowlmere based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Fowlmere.
- - 1 New Farm Close Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SW
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 2 Isons Close Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7TW
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the construction of a front Porch, single storey rear extension, garden room to rear garden and installation of an air source heat pump to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land South West Of Lanacre 86 Chrishall Road Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7RY
Submission of details required by condition 16 (proposed arrangements for future management and maintenance of the proposed streets) of outline planning permission 24/03285/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Land South West Of Lanacre 86 Chrishall Road Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7RY
Modification of obligations contained within the S106 Agreement dated 24 July 2025 to include mortgagee in possession clauses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 3 Hillside Cottages High Street Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SJ
Replacement of existing outbuilding with new outbuilding to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 3 Aldous Court Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7WA
Urgent 5 Days Notice Ash tree - Fell, tree is leaning over fence onto neighbouring livestock field. A large branch fell in recent high winds and the owner of the sheep have raised concerns as it hangs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Land South West Of Lanacre 86 Chrishall Road Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7RY
Submission of details required by condition 7 (foul water drainage) of outline planning permission 24/03285/OUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - St Marys Church High Street Fowlmere Cambridgeshire
T2 - Lime - Reduce back over hanging branches by up to 2 metres back to boundary line and remove basal epicormic growth to allow more light into garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Old Manor House High Street Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SJ
To cut down a dying Elm tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 78 Chapel Lane Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SD
Submission of details required by condition 3 (Traffic Management Plan) of planning permission 22/03046/HFUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Fowlmere in Cambridgeshire
Fowlmere is a picturesque village located in the southernmost part of Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 1,206 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just 9 miles southwest of Cambridge, it is in close proximity to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,295 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Fowlmere show an average sale price of £467,150, 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 Fowlmere a particularly low-crime area.
Fowlmere has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thriplow, Fowlmere. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Fowlmere includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whittlesford-Thriplow Hummocky Fields 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, Fowlmere 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 Fowlmere
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Fowlmere. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Fowlmere.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fowlmere were discharge of conditions (18), full planning applications (9), tree works (6).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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