How long do planning decisions take near Friday Bridge?

The average planning decision time near Friday Bridge is 66 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 Friday Bridge?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Friday Bridge?

The most common type of planning application near Friday Bridge is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Friday Bridge?

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Friday Bridge, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Friday Bridge, Cambridgeshire.

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About Friday Bridge

Friday Bridge is a village located in the civil parish of Elm within the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 3 miles south of Wisbech. As of 2021, the village has a population of 1,412, making it a small yet growing community that may present various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.

Population: 1,412

District: Elm

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Area Information

Admin district: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Parliamentary constituency: South West Norfolk
LSOA: King's Lynn and West Norfolk 016E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Friday Bridge.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Friday Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Friday Bridge.

- R0000021 Well End Friday Bridge Cambridgeshire
Installation of a 'Lame Leg' on existing pole (to support heavier transformer)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-16
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A brief summary of Friday Bridge in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Friday Bridge a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Friday Bridge

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Friday Bridge. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

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

At 66 days on average, decisions near Friday Bridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Friday Bridge were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). 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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