Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waterbeach are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Waterbeach
Waterbeach, located 6 miles north of Cambridge in the South Cambridgeshire district, is a village on the fringes of The Fens. Designated as a "new town" in 2018, it presents significant opportunities for development and planning applications, making it an area of interest for investors and developers.
Population: 5,596 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £496,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waterbeach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waterbeach.
- 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 Waterbeach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
597 planning applications found near Waterbeach.
- 26/01621/CONDA - 4 Coronation Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 26/01621/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-03 - 26/01621/CONDA - 4 Coronation Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 26/01621/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 4 Coronation Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NP
Submission of details required by condition 3 (external materials) of planning permission 26/01621/HFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 25/01960/COND4 - Land North Of Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 4 (operations plan) of planning permission 25/01960/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-01 - 25/01960/COND4 - Land North Of Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 4 (operations plan) of planning permission 25/01960/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-01 - 25/01960/COND5 - Land North Of Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 5 (haul road) of planning permission 25/01960/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-07-01 - 25/01960/COND5 - Land North Of Waterbeach Barracks Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire
Submission of details required by condition 5 (haul road) of planning permission 25/01960/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/02410/OUT - 130 Cambridge Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NJ
Outline for the erection of 2no self-build dwellings with all matters reserved except for scale.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-25 - 26/02410/OUT - 130 Cambridge Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NJ
Outline for the erection of 2no self-build dwellings with all matters reserved except for scale.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-25 - S/0791/18/COND21 - Land Between Cody Road And Railway North Of Waterbeach Cambs
Submission of details required by condition 21 (written scheme of investigation (WSI)) of planning permission S/0791/18/FL
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/02104/HFUL - 52 Rosemary Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NB
Two storey side extension following demolition of existing flat roof car port. Single storey rear extension including conversion of garage to habitable space and raising of single storey roof. Claddin
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 52 Rosemary Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NB
Two storey side extension following demolition of existing flat roof car port. Single storey rear extension including conversion of garage to habitable space and raising of single storey roof. Claddin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/02104/HFUL - 52 Rosemary Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NB
Two storey side extension following demolition of existing flat roof car port. Single storey rear extension including conversion of garage to habitable space and raising of single storey roof. Claddin
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - 26/0562/TTCA - 4 St Johns Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9HL
T1 - Cherry (Infront of Garden) 7ms high - Recently damaged by vehicle ripping out main limb, reduce tallest stem by 2ms to leave at 5ms long and reduce remaining crown by 1m all round to rebalance as
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/0562/TTCA - 4 St Johns Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9HL
T1 - Cherry (Infront of Garden) 7ms high - Recently damaged by vehicle ripping out main limb, reduce tallest stem by 2ms to leave at 5ms long and reduce remaining crown by 1m all round to rebalance as
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 4 St Johns Close Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9HL
T1 - Cherry (Infront of Garden) 7ms high - Recently damaged by vehicle ripping out main limb, reduce tallest stem by 2ms to leave at 5ms long and reduce remaining crown by 1m all round to rebalance as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 24 Station Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9HT
Large Leylandii conifer (rear garden) - Fell Reason - Tree has grown excessively and is now negatively impacting the surrounding environment, including suppressing the growth of nearby native trees. T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01928/S73 - Land Rear Of 2 Pieces Terrace Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NE
S73 to vary conditions 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 9 (Surface Water Drainage), 10 (Foul Water Drainage), 13 (Energy Statement), 15 (Landscape) and 23 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/01928/S73 - Land Rear Of 2 Pieces Terrace Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NE
S73 to vary conditions 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 9 (Surface Water Drainage), 10 (Foul Water Drainage), 13 (Energy Statement), 15 (Landscape) and 23 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Land Rear Of 2 Pieces Terrace Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9NE
S73 to vary conditions 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 9 (Surface Water Drainage), 10 (Foul Water Drainage), 13 (Energy Statement), 15 (Landscape) and 23 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-21
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A brief summary of Waterbeach in Cambridgeshire
Waterbeach, located 6 miles north of Cambridge in the South Cambridgeshire district, is a village on the fringes of The Fens. Designated as a "new town" in 2018, it presents significant opportunities for development and planning applications, making it an area of interest for investors and developers. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,596 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Waterbeach show an average sale price of £496,489, 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 Waterbeach a particularly low-crime area.
Waterbeach has one conservation area within its boundaries: Waterbeach. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Waterbeach 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 Waterbeach
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Waterbeach. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Waterbeach.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Waterbeach slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Waterbeach were full planning applications (53), tree works (22), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 108 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (44% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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