Murrow, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Murrow, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Murrow
Murrow is a village located within the civil parish of Wisbech St Mary in Cambridgeshire, England. This quaint village is situated in a region that may be of interest for planning applications, given its proximity to local amenities and transport links.
District: Wisbech St Mary
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 004E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Murrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Murrow.
- 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 Murrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Murrow.
- - Land North Of Longways 1 Back Road Murrow Cambridgeshire
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission F/YR23/0555/O to erect 1 x dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - Land North Of 75A Back Road Murrow Cambridgeshire
Change of use of land for domestic purposes; erection of 2-storey double garage with office over; garden room; shed and machine store (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Murrow in Cambridgeshire
Murrow is a village located within the civil parish of Wisbech St Mary in Cambridgeshire, England. This quaint village is situated in a region that may be of interest for planning applications, given its proximity to local amenities and transport links. It sits within the Wisbech St Mary district.
Property prices in Murrow show an average sale price of £244,560, 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 Murrow a particularly low-crime area.
Murrow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Parson Drove. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Murrow 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 Murrow
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Murrow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Murrow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Murrow were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.