Offord D'Arcy, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Offord D'Arcy, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Offord D'Arcy
Offord D'Arcy is a picturesque village located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, just 4 miles north of St Neots and 3 miles south-west of Huntingdon. Once a separate civil parish, it now forms part of the merged parish with Offord Cluny, collectively known as The Offords, following their consolidation in 2010. With a population of 747 as of the 2001 census, Offord D'Arcy offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 747 (2001)
District: The Offords
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £421,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Offord D'Arcy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Offord D'Arcy.
- 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 Offord D'Arcy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Offord D'Arcy.
- - 77 High Street Offord Darcy St Neots PE19 5RH
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed use a childrens residential home for up to 2 children.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 9 New Road Offord Cluny St Neots PE19 5RP
T1 apple(Malus domestica) fell to ground level. T2 Yew(taxes baccata) crown reduce by 1m. T3 holly(ilex aquifolium)dead tree fell to ground level. T4 purple leaf plum(prunus x cistena) reduce height b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 138 High Street Offord Cluny St Neots PE19 5RQ
Reduction in height by 8 Metres of 5No. Lombardy Poplar trees in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-09-19
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A brief summary of Offord D'Arcy in Cambridgeshire
Offord D'Arcy is a picturesque village located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, just 4 miles north of St Neots and 3 miles south-west of Huntingdon. Once a separate civil parish, it now forms part of the merged parish with Offord Cluny, collectively known as The Offords, following their consolidation in 2010. With a population of 747 as of the 2001 census, Offord D'Arcy offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 747 (2001 estimate). It sits within the The Offords district.
Property prices in Offord D'Arcy show an average sale price of £421,245, 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 Offord D'Arcy a particularly low-crime area.
Offord D'Arcy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Offord Cluny. 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 Offord D'Arcy includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Little Paxton Pits SSSI. 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, Offord D'Arcy 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 Offord D'Arcy
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Offord D'Arcy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Offord D'Arcy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Offord D'Arcy were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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