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Planning in St Ives

Approved
81%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Ives in the last 24 months, from Huntingdonshire District Council's planning register.

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About St Ives

St Ives, a medieval market town in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, is situated along the picturesque River Great Ouse. Notable for its historic stone bridge, which dates back to 1425 and features a unique chapel, the town's Quayside provides beautiful vistas of the river and the bridge. This charming setting makes St Ives a relevant area for those exploring planning applications, particularly in heritage and riverside developments. The town has a population of approximately 16,934 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.

St Ives covers an area of approximately 10.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in St Ives show an average sale price of £410,255, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around St Ives has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Ives 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stivestowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near St Ives, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near St Ives. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (20), discharge of conditions (15), full planning applications (12). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Ives?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near St Ives. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Ives?
The average planning decision time near St Ives is 53 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 St Ives?
The planning approval rate near St Ives is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Ives?
The most common type of planning application near St Ives is tree works applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Ives?
You can search and track planning applications near St Ives on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.