Thorney, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorney, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thorney are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Thorney
Thorney is a village situated within the Peterborough unitary authority in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately eight miles east of Peterborough city centre along the A47. This location offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major transport routes and urban amenities.
Population: 2,774 (2021)
District: City of Peterborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,653 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
- LSOA: Peterborough 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorney.
- 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 Thorney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Thorney.
- 26/002300/OUT - Yard off Little House Farm, English Drove, Thorney
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Outline) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 8 Church Street Thorney Peterborough PE6 0QB
Replacement of existing conservatory and 1no. timber window to UPVC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Park House School Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0SA
Replacement of 6no. timber windows to the ground and first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Bridge House The Causeway Thorney Peterborough PE6 0QQ
Change of use of existing industrial building (Use Class B2/E(g)) to 5no. Class E commercial units including associated external alterations and parking provision
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Smithy Gas Lane Thorney Peterborough
Discharge of conditions C3 (external facing materials), C6 (rooflights), C7 (hard landscaping), C8 (biodiversity enhancements), C11 (solar panels), C12 (safety and stability of the building fabric) an
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 148 Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0SE
T1 - Ash - Crown reduction by approx. 50% to previous reduction points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 4 Crown Close Thorney Peterborough PE6 0UA
T01 Common Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Pixie Cottage Church Street Thorney Peterborough PE6 0QB
Discharge of condition C5 (arboricultural method statement and tree protection plan) of planning permission 25/00469/HHFUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Ankerig Gas Lane Thorney Peterborough PE6 0SG
Variation of condition C2 (plans) pursuant to planning permission 24/00715/HHFUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Thorney Heritage Museum Thorney Tank Yard Station Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0QE
Demolition of 2no. single storey brick built lean to - retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Pond House Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0SA
T.1 Sycamore - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 2 Wisbech Road Thorney Peterborough PE6 0SB
Discharge of conditions C5 (equipment) and C6 (noise) of planning permission reference 22/00975/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Thorney in Cambridgeshire
Thorney is a village situated within the Peterborough unitary authority in Cambridgeshire, England, approximately eight miles east of Peterborough city centre along the A47. This location offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its proximity to major transport routes and urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,774 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Peterborough district.
Property prices in Thorney show an average sale price of £298,653, 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 Thorney a particularly low-crime area.
Thorney has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thorney. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorney 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 Thorney
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Thorney. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Thorney maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorney were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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