How long do planning decisions take near Thornhaugh?

The average planning decision time near Thornhaugh is 78 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 Thornhaugh?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornhaugh?

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

How can I track planning applications near Thornhaugh?

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Thornhaugh, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornhaugh, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Thornhaugh are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Thornhaugh

Thornhaugh is a civil parish and village located within the Peterborough unitary authority in Cambridgeshire, UK. It is part of the Glinton and Wittering ward for electoral purposes and falls under the North West Cambridgeshire constituency. Historically, Thornhaugh was situated in the Soke of Peterborough, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and local governance.

Population: 177 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Corby and East Northamptonshire
LSOA: North Northamptonshire 011B

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Thornhaugh.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thornhaugh.

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 Thornhaugh based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Thornhaugh.

- Manor Farm, Russell Hill, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, PE8 6HL
Change of use of building and outside courtyard area to commercial use
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Manor Farm, Russell Hill, Thornhaugh, Peterborough, PE8 6HL
Discharge of condition C3 (stone material) to listed building consent 25/01344/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-19
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A brief summary of Thornhaugh in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Thornhaugh show an average sale price of £282,863, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Thornhaugh has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Thornhaugh, Wansford. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Thornhaugh includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Sulehay Forest SSSI, Wansford Pasture SSSI, West Abbot's and Lound Woods SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Thornhaugh

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Thornhaugh. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thornhaugh may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Thornhaugh were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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