Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
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 016F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
11 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
Status: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 20 High Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JD
Replacement window sashes (retain frame) to the rear elevation and gable end, together with local repair of front door frame / cill and adjacent modern infill door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 31 Angle End Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JG
Lime - Raise crown to 4m, thin by 20% and shorten lower branches by 1-2m to improve shape Sorbus - Raise crown on recreation ground side by 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - St Nicholas Church Church Street Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5JQ
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external finish) of planning permisson 24/00627/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 3 Chapel Meadows Great Wilbraham Cambridgeshire CB21 5AG
T1 - Sycamore, Raise crown to 4m to allow more light into the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-03-22
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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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Great Wilbraham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Wilbraham.
The average decision time of 53 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 (8), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Little Wilbraham planning applications
- Frog End planning applications
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