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Planning in Wansford

Approved
93%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wansford in the last 24 months, from Huntingdonshire District Council's planning register.

Decided by Huntingdonshire District CouncilCouncil page

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About Wansford

Wansford is a quaint village located on the boundary of the City of Peterborough and Huntingdonshire districts in Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 506 as of the 2021 Census. Situated 7 miles west of Peterborough and 8 miles south of Stamford, Wansford is near the A1 road, which historically served as part of the Great North Road. Although the A1 now bypasses the village, the original route remains accessible, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 506 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Peterborough district.

The area around Wansford has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wansford 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wansford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wansford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were tree works (18), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wansford?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wansford. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wansford?
The average planning decision time near Wansford is 55 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 Wansford?
The planning approval rate near Wansford is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wansford?
The most common type of planning application near Wansford is tree works applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wansford?
You can search and track planning applications near Wansford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.