Search Mepal planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Mepal · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Land Rear Of 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJApprovedTo discharge Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)), 5 (soft landscaping works), 12 (scheme of biodiversity improvements) and 13 (boundary treatments) of decision 26/00391/FUL dated 21 July 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached 1 and 1/2 storey self build propertyReceived 18 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 202626/00391/DISA
- 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJAwaiting decisionTo discharge Condition 9 (biodiversity improvements) and 11 (soft landscaping scheme) of decision 25/01344/FUL dated 19 March 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached self-build dwelling and extension to garden of No. 3Received 18 Sep 202625/01344/DISA
- 24 Laurel Close Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2BNAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment to previously approved 18/01486/FUL for Single storey rear extensionNon Material Amendment - 1st submissionReceived 27 Jul 202618/01486/NMAA
- 12 Sutton Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AQWithdrawnErection of single-storey porchReceived 24 Jul 202626/00514/FUL
- Wisteria House 3 Brangehill Lane Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2ALApprovedInstallation of Solar Panels and associated worksReceived 3 Jun 202626/00607/FUL
Planning in Mepal
- Approved
- 77%
- 10 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Mepal in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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Around Mepal
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CB6 297 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
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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. 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 £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Mepal area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Mepal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Mepal has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Mepal. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were amendments (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.