Search Snailwell planning applications

15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Snailwell · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

6 The Street Snailwell Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7LXAwaiting decisionTo discharge Condition 3 (Tree Protection), 4 ( Window and Door Details), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping), 9 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00105/FUL dated 2nd April 2026 for Single storey rear extension, internal alterations including new first floor en-suite, relocation of air source heat pump and landscapingReceived 22 Oct 202626/00105/DISA
6 The Street Snailwell Cambridgeshire CB8 7LXAwaiting decisionTo discharge condition 3 Details of doors and windows of decision 26/00106/LBC dated 2nd April 2026 for Single storey rear extension, internal alterations including new first floor en-suite and relocation of air source heat pumpReceived 21 Oct 202626/00106/DISA
Land Adjacent To Manor Farm, The Street, Snailwell, Newmarket CB8 7LXAwaiting decisionT4 Ash - Prune branches back from the road, reducing by up to 2.5m in length. This is to stop the tree leaning too far and putting dangerous weight over the public highway due to base and lower main stem obscured by Ivy. Heavily suppressed by adjacent tree with vertical sweep into open space over road. Bark patterning indicative of ongoing load adaptation. Future growth with be biased over road. T5 Beech - Remove to ground level due to an active helical crack from the base to a significant cavity at 2.5m, alongside extensive major dieback and brittle deadwood in the upper canopy. T6 Norway spruce - Remove completely to ground level. This is because the tree is dead and is a falling safety hazard to surrounding trees due to dead tree within close proximity to others within derelict plantation. Base and stem obscured by ivy. T7 Beech - Remove to ground level due to extensive major dieback and retained brittle deadwood throughout the upper canopyReceived 8 Oct 202626/01021/TRE
4 The Street Snailwell Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7LXApprovedT1 Pine tree in close proximity to the building and waste treatment plant to be completely removed. Located at the back left corner of the propertyReceived 5 Oct 2026Decided 4 Nov 202626/01042/TRE
Meadowlands 33A The Street Snailwell Cambridgeshire CB8 7LXAwaiting decisionConstruction of one self-build dwelling, altered access and associated worksFull ApplicationReceived 2 Sep 202626/00940/FUL

Planning in Snailwell

Approved: 100%; 11 of 11 decided
Decision time: about 1 week; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Snailwell in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Snailwell

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CB8 503 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council

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About Snailwell

Snailwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in East Cambridgeshire, approximately 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) north of Newmarket. This small community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its rural charm and proximity to larger urban areas. The settlement has a population of approximately 181 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.

Property prices in Snailwell show an average sale price of £312,250, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Snailwell 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 Snailwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Snailwell has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Snailwell 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Snailwell, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Snailwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of -7 days.

The most common types were tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Snailwell?

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Snailwell. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Snailwell?

The average planning decision time near Snailwell is -7 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 Snailwell?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Snailwell?

The most common type of planning application near Snailwell is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Snailwell?

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