Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Wilbraham are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Wilbraham
Great Wilbraham is a quaint village located approximately seven miles east of Cambridge, nestled between low-lying drained fens to the west and north and higher ground beyond the A11 to the east. Its rural setting offers a unique context for planning applications, with potential developments influenced by the surrounding landscape and accessibility to nearby urban areas.
Population: 606 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Wilbraham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Wilbraham.
- 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 Great Wilbraham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
323 planning applications found near Great Wilbraham.
- - 66 Angle End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JG
1, 2 and 4 - Ash x 3 (self-seeded and growing very close together along the edge of outbuildings) - Fell Ash trees self-seeded and growing very close together, along the edge of outbuildings, which ha
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Greens Infront Of The Pumping Station To The North Of Primary School The Lanes Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire
T81 - Tillia Cordata - Crown lift to 3 meters above ground level and Crown reduce around BT cable by 0.5 - 1 meter - This is to allow better clearance under canopy and clear around the services. T82 -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 15 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Replacement of conservatory, door and all windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 15 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Replacement of conservatory, door and all windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Rear Of 2 To 22 Frog End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire
Tag number - 2618 - Elm, Ulmus spp & Elder - dead elm and dead elder will be reduced to 1.1m. No works are proposed to the Ulumus spp Tag number - 6378 - Elm & Ash - Reduce height to 2m or ALARP.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 56 Angle End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JG
A - Cherry - Complete fell of cherry tree in rear garden due to poor placement, blocking out light B - Silver Birch - Complete fell of silver birch in rear garden which is dead C - Unknown - Complete
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 83 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Row of Cypress rear of garages - Reduce height by approximately 2.5m and trim back sides by up to 2m Row of Cypress adjacent to canvas shelter - Reduce height by 5-6m. Trim back on both sides by up to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 52 Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
New proposed boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 52 Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
New proposed boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - 41 Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
Demolish lean-to conservatory. New two storey rear extension on footprint of conservatory. New / altered window openings (resubmission of 25/01813/HFUL).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 37 Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
Hazel - reduce height down to approximately 3m high and shape round
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 52 Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
1. Remove cement & lime render from South face of the dwelling on existing EML and Replace with lime plaster on Savolit boards. 2. Remove & replace wooden window frame and crittal window from upstairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 18 Frog End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JB
Submission of details required by condition 3 (traffic management plan) of planning permission 25/02693/HFUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 78 Angle End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JG
Silver Birch - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 41 High Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JD
T1- Birch tree height reduce by 4m. T2- Birch tree height reduce by 2m. T3- Holly tree remove Ivy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - 66 Angle End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JG
S73 to vary conditions 2 (Approved plans), 6 (External surfaces) and 8 (Air Source Heat pump) of planning permission 25/01026/HFUL (Demolition of conservatory and detached garage, and removal of chimn
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-09
View full details - - 68 High Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JD
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 to convert an existing detached garage into a summer garden room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 15 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Replacement of conservatory and all windows and doors.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 15 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Replacement of conservatory and all windows and doors.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-12
View full details - - 83 Station Road Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JA
Poplar - Reduce height by 2m below previous pollard heads and sever ivy at base of main stem up to 2m Reasons - cyclical management of established pollards
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-11
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A brief summary of Great Wilbraham in Cambridgeshire
Great Wilbraham is a quaint village located approximately seven miles east of Cambridge, nestled between low-lying drained fens to the west and north and higher ground beyond the A11 to the east. Its rural setting offers a unique context for planning applications, with potential developments influenced by the surrounding landscape and accessibility to nearby urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 606 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Wilbraham a particularly low-crime area.
Great Wilbraham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Little Wilbraham, Great Wilbraham. 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 Great Wilbraham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Great Wilbraham Common SSSI. 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 Great Wilbraham
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Great Wilbraham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Great Wilbraham.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Wilbraham were tree works (26), full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 47 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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