Mepal, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mepal, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mepal are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mepal
Mepal is a village situated in the East Cambridgeshire district of England, located just north of the A142 road that connects Ely and Chatteris. First recorded as Mepahala in the 12th century, its name translates from Old English to mean 'Nook of land of a man named Mēapa'. This quaint village offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,004 (2021)
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 001G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mepal.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mepal.
- 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 Mepal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Mepal.
- - 10 Witcham Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG
Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Hill Farm Sutton Road Mepal CB6 2AG
Proposed new cattle shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2017-04-04
View full details - - Hill Farm Sutton Road Mepal CB6 2AG
Cattle Shed. On site of existing agricultural buildings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2017-03-16
View full details - - 16 Witcham Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG
Installation of external wall thermal insulation. 75 sq mtrs of SPS Envirowell external wall insulation. Lambdatherm grey eps insulation system with acrylic topcoat finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2016-05-26
View full details - - 8 Witcham Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG
Installation of external wall insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2016-02-02
View full details - - 5 Witcham Road Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG
Installation of external wall insulation to the rear, side and front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2015-07-03
View full details - - Land South Of Junction Between Sutton Road Mepal And Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
Cattle shed extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2014-01-02
View full details - - Land West Of 1 - 11 Witcham Road Mepal Cambridgeshire
To discharge conditions 2 (Materials), 4 (Soft Landscaping) and 6 (Foul and Surface Water) of Decision dated 29.11.2004 for the erection of general purpose agricultural building for storage of crops a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2013-11-07
View full details - - 15 Witcham Road Mepal Ely CB6 2AG
Two storey side extension and modifications to the porch.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2010-07-23
View full details - - 15 Witcham Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG
Single storey extension, replace garage roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2008-12-12
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A brief summary of Mepal in Cambridgeshire
Mepal is a village situated in the East Cambridgeshire district of England, located just north of the A142 road that connects Ely and Chatteris. First recorded as Mepahala in the 12th century, its name translates from Old English to mean 'Nook of land of a man named Mēapa'. This quaint village offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,004 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Mepal 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 Mepal a particularly low-crime area.
Mepal has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mepal includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ouse Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ouse Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ouse Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ouse Washes. 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, Mepal 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 Mepal
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Mepal. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mepal may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Mepal slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Mepal were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.