Sutton (CB6), Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton (CB6), Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sutton (CB6) are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
Population: 4,002 (2021)
District: East Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £436,423 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 001G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton (CB6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton (CB6).
- 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 Sutton (CB6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
171 planning applications found near Sutton (CB6).
- - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To vary conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 5 (Off-site Pedestrian Improvement Work), 6 (Roundabout Upgrade), 7 (Priority junction Upgrade), 8 (Access construction) and 18 (Construction Environmental Manag
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 2 Eastwood Close Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RH
T1 Eucalyptus - Remove overhanging branches back to the vertical boundary T2 Cherry - Remove overhanging branches back to the vertical boundary T3 Horse Chestnut - Remove overhanging branches back to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (Residential Travel Plan) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 for to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 9 Eastwood Close Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RH
T1 Weeping Willow - Pruning of lower hanging branches only, by approximately 1 metre, to maintain a 2-3m clearance over the footpath and for general tree upkeep. With ongoing consent to maintain the c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (Residential Travel Plan) of decision dated 6 December 2024 To Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated 12 April 2022 for
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 15 (fire hydrants) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 for to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated 12 April
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Highfield House 15 Sutton Park Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RP
T5 Spruce (Cedar) - Remove as unsuitable for small front lawn, surface root growing towards house, difficulty in mowing grass T6 Beech (Chanticleer Pear) - Remove as very large tree overhanging roof a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Highfield House 15 Sutton Park Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RP
T1 Crab Apple - Remove as has a 8 degree lean towards house, shading from canopy, possible fire hazard, leaves block gutters, insurance costs T2 Maple - Remove as has a 22 degree lean towards house, s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Land To North Side Of Mill Field Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 6 (foul and surface water schemes) of decision 22/00525/VAR dated 19 December 2022 for to vary Condition 12 (Floor Area) of previously approved 21/00485/OUT for Proposed residen
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 3 Eastwood Close Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RH
T1 Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce back to last pruning points by approximately 1-2 metres. To reduce weight in the tree for it to be re braced
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 3 Eastwood Close Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RH
T2 Beech - Crown reduce by 1 - 1.5 metres maximum T3 Silver Birch - Reduce height by approximately 2-3 metres. All trees in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Land To North Side Of Mill Field Sutton Cambridgeshire
To vary condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved 23/00512/RMA for Reserved matters of Appearance, Landscaping and Scale of previously approved 22/00525/VAR to vary condition 12 (floor area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 12 (contamination) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated 12 April 2022
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 3 (noise mitigation) and 6 (hedgerow and woodland management and creation scheme) of decision 24/00340/RMM dated 6 December 2024 for reserved matters for layout, scale, appearan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 27 (archaeological excavation report) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 5 (off-site pedestrian improvements) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, d
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (lighting scheme) of decision 24/00340/RMM dated 6 December 2024 for reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of 164 dwellings (excludes self-build plots
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
Non Material Amendment to previously approved 24/00340/RMM Reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of 164 dwellings (excludes self-build plots), internal roads, parking, open sp
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 2 (additional surface water run-off) of decision 24/00340/RMM dated 6 December 2024 for reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance and landscaping of 164 dwellings (excludes
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated 12 April 2022 for outline planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-11-04
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A brief summary of Sutton (CB6) in Cambridgeshire
Sutton (CB6) is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,002 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Sutton (CB6) show an average sale price of £436,423, 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 Sutton (CB6) a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton (CB6) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sutton. 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 Sutton (CB6) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ouse Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ouse Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ouse Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Ouse Washes. 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 Sutton (CB6)
In the last 24 months, 61 planning applications were submitted near Sutton (CB6). Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sutton (CB6).
At 63 days on average, decisions near Sutton (CB6) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton (CB6) were discharge of conditions (24), tree works (23), full planning applications (6).
In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 39 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
14 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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