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Planning in Little Wilbraham

Approved
96%
22 of 22 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Little Wilbraham in the last 24 months, from South Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About Little Wilbraham

Little Wilbraham is a quaint village located in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 6 miles east of Cambridge, nestled between the A1303 and A11 roadways. With a small population of 425 as of the 2011 census, the village offers limited local employment opportunities. Notably, the village features the church of Saint John the Evangelist, situated to the east, which may be relevant for community and planning initiatives in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 431 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Little Wilbraham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Little Wilbraham has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Little Wilbraham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Little Wilbraham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Little Wilbraham. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Little Wilbraham?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Little Wilbraham. The approval rate is 96%.
How long do planning decisions take near Little Wilbraham?
The average planning decision time near Little Wilbraham 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 Little Wilbraham?
The planning approval rate near Little Wilbraham is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Little Wilbraham?
The most common type of planning application near Little Wilbraham is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Little Wilbraham?
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