Wansford, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wansford, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wansford are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 506 (2021)
District: City of Peterborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wansford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wansford.
- 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 Wansford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Wansford.
- - The Stables Old Leicester Road Wansford Peterborough
Remove Willow tree (red), 4no. Chestnut trees (blue) raise crown to 4m and reduce to clear building by approx.2m, Remove Cherry tree (yellow), Reduce over hang from shrubs growing into road, crown rai
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/002405/HHFUL - 9, Old Leicester Road, Wansford, Peterborough, PE8 6JR
Proposed 2no. storey side extension and single-storey rear extension to dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/002384/HHFUL - 7 Old Leicester Road
Wansford
Peterborough
PE8 6JR
Demolish existing garden room and rebuild to include new infill extension provid
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-26 - - The Haycock Hotel London Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JA
T1 Crack Willow - coppiced at approx 2m from ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - The Haycock Hotel London Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JA
T1 Ash tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 7 Old Leicester Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JR
T1 - Conifer - Remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 5 Bridge End Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JH
T1) Ash - Remove to just above ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Larch Towers Wansford Road Yarwell PE8 6PL
5 day notice - dead wooding of 5 Oak trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Northamptonshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Carradale 21 Old North Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6LB
Ground floor rear and front extensions and first floor extension to existing bungalow and erection of two storey outbuilding for garage/studio space - part retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 19 Old North Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6LB
Discharge of conditions C3 (window and door details) and C4 (materials) to listed building consent 25/01443/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Hillcroft 2 Bridge End Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JH
Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and 2no. multi-stemmed self-seeded trees on rear boundary prune, remove overhanging lateral branches and reduce leaning stems imposing load on boundary fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Carradale 21 Old North Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6LB
Variation of condition C2 (plans) to planning permission 21/01353/HHFUL
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 8 Old Leicester Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JR
Two storey pitched roof rear extension and replacement of existing windows/doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 8 Robinswood Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JQ
External wall polar white render changes to front and part east side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 1 Old Leicester Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JR
T.1 Walnut - Reduced and reshaped to the previous pruning points re application - 20/01728/CTR, T.2 Silver Birch - Reduce and remove larger branch to provide one strong stem, T.3-T.5 Dead trees, inclu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 1 Black Swan Spinney Wansford Peterborough PE8 6LE
Proposed first floor extension and alterations to create an accessible dwelling for wheelchair users
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 17A Old North Road Wansford Peterborough PE8 6LB
T.1 Sycamore - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 10 Robinswood Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 8 Robinswood Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JQ
TPO 01/1964 [64/00001/TPO/] Woodland W.1 - T.1 Lime - Fell, T.2 Lime (Elm) - Remove small leaning tree overhanging rear boundary, T.3 Ash - Remove over extended epicormic shoot,T.4 a-c 3 small, suppre
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Wharf House 11 Bridge End Wansford Peterborough PE8 6JH
T.1 Willow (red mark) - Pollard to height of split limb, T.2 Willow (blue mark) - Reduce by 2.5-3m and T.3 Ash (green mark) - Crown raise to 5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-05-29
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A brief summary of Wansford in Cambridgeshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wansford a particularly low-crime area.
Wansford 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 Wansford includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Old Sulehay Forest SSSI, Wansford Pasture SSSI, West Abbot's and Lound Woods SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Wansford
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Wansford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wansford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wansford were tree works (16), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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