How long do planning decisions take near Waresley?

The average planning decision time near Waresley is 38 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 Waresley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Waresley?

The most common type of planning application near Waresley is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waresley?

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Waresley, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waresley, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Waresley

Waresley is a quaint village located in the Huntingdonshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, now part of the parish of Waresley-cum-Tetworth. Situated about 11 miles south of Huntingdon and 5 miles southeast of St Neots, Waresley offers a blend of historical charm and rural living, making it a potentially appealing location for planning applications and development projects in the area.

Population: 284 (2001)

District: Waresley-cum-Tetworth

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Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waresley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waresley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Waresley.

- Land Adjacent Willow Farm Vicarage Road Waresley
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 24/02366/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-06-11
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- Land North East Of Duncombe Arms Waresley Road Waresley
Fell 5x G1 Lombardy Poplars and 4x G2 Lomardy Poplars
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-11
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- 17 Vicarage Road Waresley Sandy SG19 3DA
Proposed replacement windows and rear door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-28
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- Land East Of 35 Vicarage Road Waresley
Permission in principle for the erection of up to 3 residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Long Furlong House Wood Farm Vicarage Road Waresley Sandy SG19 3DA
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing Use) confirming that the dwellinghouse is not subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction, as the operative Section 73 permission (Ref: 04023
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Land At Wood Farm Vicarage Road Waresley
Discharge of condition 9 (BNG) of permission 25/00489/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Long Furlong House Wood Farm Vicarage Road Waresley Sandy SG19 3DA
Removal of condition 4 (agricultural occupancy) of 0302207OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-01-08
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- Land At Wood Farm Vicarage Road Waresley
Dishcarge of Condition 6 (Surface Water Drainage) of Application 25/00489/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-30
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- Land At Wood Farm Vicarage Road Waresley
Discharge of Condition 9 (BNG) of Application 25/00489/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-12-30
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- The Old Churchyard Vicarage Road Waresley
T1 Holly tree - Removal of 3 or 4 dead limbs towards the top of the tree and trim canopy. T2 Beech tree - Removal of dead branches.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Cross Vicarage Road Waresley
Tree 28 Yew - cutting back of three branches overhanging neighbouring property by 1m Tree 20 Yew - cutting back two branches which are touching/obscuring the ancient cross by 1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Waresley in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waresley a particularly low-crime area.

Waresley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Waresley, Great Gransden. 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 Waresley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gamlingay Wood SSSI, Waresley Wood SSSI; 4 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 Waresley

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Waresley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

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

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Waresley were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (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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