How long do planning decisions take near Hardwick (PE19)?

The average planning decision time near Hardwick (PE19) is 24 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 Hardwick (PE19)?

The planning approval rate near Hardwick (PE19) is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hardwick (PE19)?

The most common type of planning application near Hardwick (PE19) is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hardwick (PE19)?

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Hardwick (PE19), Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hardwick (PE19), Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hardwick (PE19) are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hardwick (PE19)

Hardwick is a civil parish located in Cambridgeshire, just 6 miles west of Cambridge, with a significant housing estate contributing to its community. Situated south of the A428 road, the village lies approximately 4 miles east of the newly developed town of Cambourne. As of the 2011 Census, Hardwick had a population of 2,670 across 1,017 households, making it a growing area for potential planning applications.

Population: 2,658 (2021)

District: South Cambridgeshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £296,506 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 022B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hardwick (PE19).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hardwick (PE19).

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 Hardwick (PE19) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Hardwick (PE19).

- 38 Hardwick Lane Buckden St Neots PE19 5UN
Details submitted to discharge Condition 4 (Bin and Cycle Store Details) of planning permission reference 23/00974/REM.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Hardwick (PE19) in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Hardwick (PE19) show an average sale price of £296,506, 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 Hardwick (PE19) a particularly low-crime area.

Hardwick (PE19) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Buckden. 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 Hardwick (PE19) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brampton Wood SSSI; 2 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 Hardwick (PE19)

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Hardwick (PE19). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hardwick (PE19) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hardwick (PE19) were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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