How long do planning decisions take near Kirtling?

The average planning decision time near Kirtling is 36 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 Kirtling?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kirtling?

The most common type of planning application near Kirtling is discharge of conditions, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kirtling?

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Kirtling, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kirtling, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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About Kirtling

Kirtling, located in the south-eastern corner of Cambridgeshire, is a dispersed settlement that includes Kirtling Green and Kirtling Towers. It forms a civil parish alongside the nearby village of Upend to the north, with the population statistics incorporated into the civil parish of Woodditton. This area presents opportunities for planning applications that can enhance the rural character and community infrastructure of the region.

Population: 373 (2021)

District: East Cambridgeshire

Website: http://www.kirtlingandupend.org/

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kirtling.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kirtling based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Kirtling.

- Canada House 161 The Street Kirtling Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9PD
T1 Ash - Reduce branch over house back to give 3m clearance over roof. Reduce branch marked with yellow arrow on photo back to trunk T2 Ash - Reduce the two branches marked with blue arrows back to tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Kirtling in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Kirtling show an average sale price of £389,225, 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 Kirtling a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kirtling includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Kirtling planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kirtlingandupend.org/. 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 Kirtling

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Kirtling. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

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

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kirtling were discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1).

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