How long do planning decisions take near Horseheath?

The average planning decision time near Horseheath is 47 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 Horseheath?

The planning approval rate near Horseheath is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horseheath?

The most common type of planning application near Horseheath is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horseheath?

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Horseheath, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horseheath, Cambridgeshire.

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About Horseheath

Horseheath is a quaint village located in Cambridgeshire, England, just a few miles southeast of Cambridge along the A1307 road, nestled between Linton and Haverhill. Historically significant, the area was known to the Romans, although remnants of its former grandeur, including a notable house and park, have since disappeared. The village's population is part of the civil parish of Bartlow, making it an important area for those considering planning applications in the region.

Population: 461 (2021)

District: South Cambridgeshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 016C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Horseheath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Horseheath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Horseheath.

- Church Farm West Wickham Road Horseheath Cambridgeshire CB21 4QA
Submission of details required by condition 7 (Windows) of listed building consent 23/00850/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-29
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- Church Farm West Wickham Road Horseheath Cambridgeshire CB21 4QA
Submission of details required by condition 5 (details of its glazing, framing, fixing and opening mechanisms) of listed building permission 24/03532/S19LB
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-03
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- East End Cottage Haverhill Road Horseheath Cambridgeshire CB21 4QR
Submission of details required by conditions 4 (traffic management plan), 8 (lighting design strategy for biodiversity), 9 (ecology enhancement), 12 (surface water and foul water), 13 (carbon emission
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Horseheath in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Horseheath show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Horseheath a particularly low-crime area.

Horseheath has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Streetly End, West Wickham. 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 Horseheath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Over and Lawn Woods SSSI; 4 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 Horseheath

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Horseheath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

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

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Horseheath were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).

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