Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Swaffham Bulbeck
Swaffham Bulbeck is a quaint village located in East Cambridgeshire, England. Known for its rural charm and community spirit, the village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for development and growth within the region.
Population: 864 (2021)
District: East Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £510,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swaffham Bulbeck.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swaffham Bulbeck.
- 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 Swaffham Bulbeck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Swaffham Bulbeck.
- - High Street Swaffham Bulbeck East Cambridgeshire
(This application is not being determined by Bedford Borough Council. Please contact the Applicant for details or to make comments) Consultation under Section 42(1) of the Act and Schedule 1 to the In
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Martin House 1 Station Road Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0NB
T1 Walnut - Reduce height and spread on all sides by 3m down to previous pollard points T2 Cherry - Reduce height and spread on all sides by 2 -2.5m down to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Land East Of 34 Quarry Lane Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridgeshire CB25 0LU
Reserved matters for Appearance and Landscaping of previously approved application 22/00636/OUT for Outline with matters of access, layout and scale committed for 2no. two-storey detached residential
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Land East Of 34 Quarry Lane Swaffham Bulbeck
To discharge conditions 3 (external materials), 5 (foul & surface water drainage), 7 (biodiversity), 8 (land contamination) and 12 (driveway construction details) of decision dated 9 August 2018 for P
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2018-10-09
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A brief summary of Swaffham Bulbeck in Cambridgeshire
Swaffham Bulbeck is a quaint village located in East Cambridgeshire, England. Known for its rural charm and community spirit, the village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, making it an attractive area for development and growth within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 864 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Swaffham Bulbeck show an average sale price of £510,370, 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 Swaffham Bulbeck a particularly low-crime area.
Swaffham Bulbeck has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swaffham Bulbeck, Swaffham Prior. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swaffham Bulbeck 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.
Planning Activity in Swaffham Bulbeck
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Swaffham Bulbeck. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Swaffham Bulbeck.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Swaffham Bulbeck slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swaffham Bulbeck were tree works (7), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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