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Planning in Waterbeach

Approved
85%
90 of 92 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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Around Waterbeach

Postcode districts

CB25 292 applications in the last 12 monthsCB5 265 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council

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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. 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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Waterbeach, 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, 132 planning applications were submitted near Waterbeach. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (51), discharge of conditions (28), tree works (18). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Waterbeach?
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Waterbeach. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Waterbeach?
The average planning decision time near Waterbeach is 61 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 Waterbeach?
The planning approval rate near Waterbeach is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Waterbeach?
The most common type of planning application near Waterbeach is full planning applications, with 51 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Waterbeach?
You can search and track planning applications near Waterbeach on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.