How long do planning decisions take near Queen Adelaide?

The average planning decision time near Queen Adelaide is 50 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 Queen Adelaide?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Queen Adelaide?

The most common type of planning application near Queen Adelaide is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Queen Adelaide?

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Queen Adelaide, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Queen Adelaide, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Queen Adelaide are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Queen Adelaide

Queen Adelaide is a charming hamlet located on the banks of the River Great Ouse in the Fens, approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Ely, Cambridgeshire. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres, making it a relevant location for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities in the region.

District: Ely

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 003I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Queen Adelaide.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Queen Adelaide based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Queen Adelaide in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Queen Adelaide show an average sale price of £355,900, 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 Queen Adelaide a particularly low-crime area.

Queen Adelaide has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ely. 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 Queen Adelaide includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ely Pits and Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Queen Adelaide

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Queen Adelaide. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

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

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Queen Adelaide were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments was submitted.

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