Search Purls Bridge planning applications
3 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Purls Bridge · updated daily · Fenland District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Willows Purls Bridge Drove Manea March Cambridgeshire PE15 0NDAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 6 (list of approved drawings) of planning permission F/YR23/0979/F (Erect a dwelling (2-storey 4-bed) and a detached car port, involving the demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings)Received 8 Oct 2026F/YR26/0751/VOC
- Land South Of Dragons Rest Purls Bridge Drove Manea CambridgeshireApprovedDetails reserved by condition 08 (Details to submit) of Planning permission F/YR25/0262/F (Change of use of land to 1 x gypsy traveller's plot involving the siting of 1 x mobile home, 1 x touring caravan, formation of 2 x parking spaces and erection of a dayroom (part retrospective))Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026F/YR26/3108/COND
- Land South Of Dragons Rest Purls Bridge Drove Manea CambridgeshireApprovedChange of use of land to 1 x gypsy traveller's plot involving the siting of 1 x mobile home, 1 x touring caravan, formation of 2 x parking spaces and erection of a dayroom (part retrospective)Full Planning PermissionReceived 24 Jan 2025Decided 28 May 2025F/YR25/0262/F
Planning in Purls Bridge
Only 2 decisions near Purls Bridge in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Purls Bridge in the last 24 months, from Fenland District Council's planning register.
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Around Purls Bridge
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PE15 175 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Fenland District Council
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About Purls Bridge
Purls Bridge is a small settlement located within the parish of Manea in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, approximately 5 miles northwest of Ely. Previously a civil parish covering 2,355 acres, it included the hamlet of Welches Dam, which is notable for housing the visitor centre for the RSPB Ouse Washes reserve. As of 1951, the area had a population of just 69, making it a quaint and sparsely populated locality, relevant for those exploring planning applications in rural settings.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Purls Bridge 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 Purls Bridge a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Purls Bridge has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Purls Bridge 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Purls Bridge, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Purls Bridge.
The most common types were full planning applications (1).