How long do planning decisions take near Norwoodside?

The average planning decision time near Norwoodside is 59 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 Norwoodside?

The planning approval rate near Norwoodside is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Norwoodside?

The most common type of planning application near Norwoodside is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Norwoodside?

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Norwoodside, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Norwoodside, Cambridgeshire.

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About Norwoodside

March is a historic Fenland market town and civil parish situated in the Isle of Ely area of Cambridgeshire, England. Once the administrative county town of the Isle of Ely from 1889 to 1965, it now serves as the administrative centre for the Fenland District Council. This unique blend of historical significance and local governance makes March an important area for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £258,350 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Norwoodside.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Norwoodside based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Norwoodside.

- Household Waste And Recycling Centre Hundred Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QN
Erection of canopies to cover the recycling containers and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Household Waste And Recycling Centre Hundred Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QN
Application to discharge condition 6 (drainage) of planning permission CCC/22/101/FUL (new March Household Recycling Centre)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 137 - 139 Norwood Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QQ
Change of use of ground floor from retail to part retail/part residential (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Land East Of 19 Silver Street March Cambridgeshire
Variation of condition 3 (list of approved drawings) of planning approval F/YR24/0587/RM (Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 19 Silver Street March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QG
Conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation and erect an attached double garage to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 137 - 139 Norwood Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QQ
Installation of an InPost Locker (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Land East Of 19 Silver Street March Cambridgeshire
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission F/YR22/1268/O to erect 2 x dwellings (3-storey, 3-bed) inv
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-06-26
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- 34 Hundred Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8QJ
Erect a single-storey side extension to existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Norwoodside in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Norwoodside show an average sale price of £258,350, 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 Norwoodside a particularly low-crime area.

Norwoodside has one conservation area within its boundaries: March. 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, Norwoodside 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 Norwoodside

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Norwoodside. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Norwoodside may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Norwoodside slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Norwoodside were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (6), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.

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