How long do planning decisions take near Littleport?

The average planning decision time near Littleport is 37 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 Littleport?

The planning approval rate near Littleport is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Littleport?

The most common type of planning application near Littleport is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Littleport?

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Littleport, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littleport, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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About Littleport

Littleport is a town situated in East Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles from both Ely and Welney, along the River Great Ouse. The town is accessible via Littleport railway station and is home to two primary schools—Millfield Primary and Littleport Community—as well as a secondary school, Vista Academy. Historically, the Littleport riots of 1816 led to significant legislative changes, including the Vagrancy Act of 1824, making it a notable location for those researching local history and planning applications.

Population: 9,910 (2021) · Area: 28.5 km²

District: East Cambridgeshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 003F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Littleport.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Littleport based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Littleport.

- 36 Wellington Street Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1PN
T1 Eucalyptus tree - Fell it to the stump, as it gets larger and heavier with its rapid growth and location, it could become a problem in the future
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 18 Croft Park Road Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1NZ
Single storey extension to side with flat roof, re-roof existing single storey extension and internal works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-15
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- Old Orchard House 1B Upton Lane Littleport Cambridgeshire CB6 1HF
First floor extension and balcony with associated works (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-12
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A brief summary of Littleport in Cambridgeshire

Littleport covers an area of approximately 28.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Littleport show an average sale price of £355,900, 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 Littleport a particularly low-crime area.

Littleport has one conservation area within its boundaries: Littleport. 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.

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Planning Activity in Littleport

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Littleport. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Littleport.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Littleport were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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