Upware, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upware, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upware are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upware
Upware is a village located within the Wicken civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, England, positioned on the eastern bank of the River Cam. This picturesque setting offers potential for planning applications that focus on residential development, conservation, and community enhancement in a serene riverside environment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upware.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upware.
- 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 Upware based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
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A brief summary of Upware in Cambridgeshire
Upware is a village located within the Wicken civil parish in East Cambridgeshire, England, positioned on the eastern bank of the River Cam. This picturesque setting offers potential for planning applications that focus on residential development, conservation, and community enhancement in a serene riverside environment.
Property prices in Upware show an average sale price of £355,900, 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 Upware a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upware includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cam Washes SSSI, Upware South Pit SSSI, Wicken Fen SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fenland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Wicken Fen. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upware 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 Upware
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Upware.
The most common application types near Upware were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.