How long do planning decisions take near Gamlingay Great Heath?

The average planning decision time near Gamlingay Great Heath is 65 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 Gamlingay Great Heath?

The planning approval rate near Gamlingay Great Heath is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gamlingay Great Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Gamlingay Great Heath is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gamlingay Great Heath?

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Gamlingay Great Heath, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gamlingay Great Heath, Cambridgeshire.

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

About Gamlingay Great Heath

Gamlingay is a village and civil parish located in the South Cambridgeshire district of England, approximately 14 miles (23 km) west-southwest of Cambridge. This quaint locality offers potential for various planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £400,963 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gamlingay Great Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gamlingay Great Heath.

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 Gamlingay Great Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Gamlingay Great Heath in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Gamlingay Great Heath show an average sale price of £400,963, 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 Gamlingay Great Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Gamlingay Great Heath has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Gamlingay Great Heath includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Gamlingay Great Heath

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Gamlingay Great Heath. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Gamlingay Great Heath.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Gamlingay Great Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Gamlingay Great Heath were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

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