Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Parson Drove, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Parson Drove are administered by Fenland District Council. View the full Fenland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Parson Drove
Parson Drove is a linear fen village and civil parish located in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles west of Wisbech. With a population of 1,030 as recorded in the 2001 Census, the village has developed along its central thoroughfare, a historic green drove that predates the current B1166 road. It is conveniently situated 19 miles from Peterborough to the west and 21 miles from King's Lynn to the east, making it a notable location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,509 (2021)
District: Fenland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,379 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Parson Drove.
- 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 Parson Drove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Parson Drove.
- - Land North Of Springfield Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Works to 2 x European Lime trees and 1 x Wild Cherry tree within a conservation area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - Village Pond Main Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Works to 1x Ash tree covered by TPO 03/2000
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land To The East Of 114 Main Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Erect up to 4 x dwellings involving the formation of an access (outline application with matters committed in respect of access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Village Pond Main Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Works to 2 x Willow trees covered by TPO 03/2000
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Southea Grange 33 Main Road Parson Drove Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4JA
Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed): Installation of retractable pool enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Building Land North West Of Southea Parish Church 37 Main Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Variation of conditions 2 (materials), 5 (boundary treatments) and 6 (list of approved drawings) relating to planning permission F/YR17/1092/F (Erection of a 3-bed dwelling including the demolition of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Southea Grange 33 Main Road Parson Drove Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4JA
Works to 4x Lime trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - Land North Of 27A Main Road Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by Condition 03 (Landscaping) of planning permission F/YR23/0973/F (Erect a dwelling (single-storey 3-bed) with detached double garage and associated works, involving removal of exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Parson Drove in Cambridgeshire
Parson Drove is a linear fen village and civil parish located in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles west of Wisbech. With a population of 1,030 as recorded in the 2001 Census, the village has developed along its central thoroughfare, a historic green drove that predates the current B1166 road. It is conveniently situated 19 miles from Peterborough to the west and 21 miles from King's Lynn to the east, making it a notable location for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,509 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.
Property prices in Parson Drove show an average sale price of £255,379, 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 Parson Drove a particularly low-crime area.
Parson Drove 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.
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Planning Activity in Parson Drove
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Parson Drove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Parson Drove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Parson Drove slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Parson Drove were tree works (3), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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