Lolworth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lolworth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Lolworth
Lolworth is a quaint village and civil parish situated in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 8 miles northwest of Cambridge city centre. Its rural charm and proximity to a major urban centre make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting the balance between community development and preservation of the countryside.
Population: 161 (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: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lolworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lolworth.
- 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 Lolworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Lolworth.
- - Clare College Farm A14 Junction 25 From Junction 31 Off Slip Lolworth Cambridgeshire CB23 8DN
Demolition and re-construction of the Southern gable end of the main dwellinghouse and the construction of the replacement chimney to match the existing. Construction of a south facing first floor bal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Lolworth in Cambridgeshire
Lolworth is a quaint village and civil parish situated in South Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 8 miles northwest of Cambridge city centre. Its rural charm and proximity to a major urban centre make it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications, reflecting the balance between community development and preservation of the countryside. The settlement has a population of approximately 161 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Lolworth 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 Lolworth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lolworth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Lolworth 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.
Planning Activity in Lolworth
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lolworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lolworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lolworth were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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