Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Guyhirn
Guyhirn is a village located on the northern bank of the River Nene, near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. It sits at the intersection of the A141 and A47, making it a significant access point for transport and development. The village is part of the civil parish of Wisbech St Mary and is known for its Chapel of Ease, a unique example of Interregnum church architecture, as well as its importance as a crossing point over the river.
District: Wisbech St Mary
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guyhirn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guyhirn.
- 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 Guyhirn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
55 planning applications found near Guyhirn.
- - Plot 2 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by condition 5 (refuse collection strategy) of Planning permission F/YR23/0359/F (Erect 1 x dwelling (2-storey 4-bed dwelling) with attached ancillary single-storey 2-bed annexe)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Plot 4 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Variation of condition 10 (list of approved drawings) of planning permission F/YR23/0867/VOC (Variation of condition 11 of planning permission F/YR20/1277/F (Erect a dwelling (2-storey, 4-bed) and det
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Plot 4 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Variation of condition 11 (list of approved drawings) of planning permission F/YR20/1277/F (Erect a dwelling (2-storey, 4-bed) and detached garage) to enable the repositioning of the detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Plot 2 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Erect 1 x dwelling (2-storey 4-bed dwelling) with attached ancillary single-storey 2-bed annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - Plot 3 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Erect a dwelling (2-storey 4-bed) with attached annexe (2-storey 1-bed) and car port (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-11-24
View full details - - Plots 2 And 3 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Amendment to first floor side window including changes to internal arrangements and changes to brick type and joinery colour relating to planning permission F/YR22/0237/VOC Plot 2 Only (Variation of c
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-09-29
View full details - - 15 Chapelfield Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4EE
Erect a single-storey side extension to existing dwelling, involving the demolition of existing extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - Land West Of 3 Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by conditions 8 (refuse strategy) and 9 (external lighting) of planning permission F/YR17/1098/O (Erection of up to 3 x dwellings (outline application with matters committed in respec
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Old County Police House High Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4ED
Erect a front porch, part single-storey part two-storey rear extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-02-23
View full details - - Plots 2 And 3 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Variation of conditions 02, 03 and 07 (approved plans) relating to planning permission F/YR21/0743/F (Erect 2 x dwellings) relating to design changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2022-01-31
View full details - - The Village Pond High Road Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Dangerous trees (retrospective) - Felling of 2 x Willow trees covered by TPO 1/1995
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2021-12-15
View full details - - Plot 4 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by conditions 3 (refuse) and 4 (materials) of planning permission F/YR20/1277/F (Erect a dwelling (2-storey, 4-bed) and detached garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2021-07-14
View full details - - Plots 2 And 3 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Erect 2 x dwellings (2-storey 4-bed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Land West Of 3 Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale, pursuant to outline permission F/YR17/1098/O to erect up to 3 x dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2021-01-21
View full details - - Plot 4 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Erect a dwelling (2-storey, 4-bed) and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2020-11-30
View full details - - Plot 1 Pitt Farm Spencer Drove Guyhirn Cambridgeshire
Erect a dwelling (2-storey 4-bed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2020-10-07
View full details - - Ferry Farm Cottage High Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4ED
Erect a detached double garage with store above to existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2019-10-01
View full details - - Guyhirn Church Of England VC Primary School High Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4ED
Erection of a single storey rear extension to existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2019-04-24
View full details - - 11 Chapelfield Road Guyhirn Cambridgeshire PE13 4EE
Erection of a single-storey side extension to existing dwelling involving demolition of utility/store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2019-02-01
View full details - - Old County Police House High Road Guyhirn Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4ED
Erection of a part single-storey part 2-storey rear extension to existing dwelling involving part demolition to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2019-01-29
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A brief summary of Guyhirn in Cambridgeshire
Guyhirn is a village located on the northern bank of the River Nene, near Wisbech in Cambridgeshire. It sits at the intersection of the A141 and A47, making it a significant access point for transport and development. The village is part of the civil parish of Wisbech St Mary and is known for its Chapel of Ease, a unique example of Interregnum church architecture, as well as its importance as a crossing point over the river. It sits within the Wisbech St Mary district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Guyhirn a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Guyhirn includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nene Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Nene Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Nene Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Nene Washes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Guyhirn planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Guyhirn
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Guyhirn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Guyhirn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 131 days, decisions near Guyhirn take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Guyhirn were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
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