How long do planning decisions take near Gatley End?

The average planning decision time near Gatley End is 97 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 Gatley End?

The planning approval rate near Gatley End is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gatley End?

The most common type of planning application near Gatley End is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gatley End?

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Gatley End, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gatley End, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

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Area Information

Admin district: North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gatley End.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gatley End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Gatley End in Cambridgeshire

Gatley End is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England.

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

Gatley End has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Steeple Morden Morden Green, Steeple Morden St Peter and St Paul's. 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.

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Planning Activity in Gatley End

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Gatley End. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Gatley End.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Gatley End take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Gatley End were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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