Wentworth, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wentworth, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wentworth are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wentworth
Wentworth is a quaint village located near Ely in Cambridgeshire, within the picturesque Isle of Ely. Situated just south of the A142, it lies approximately 5 miles west of Ely and adjacent to Grunty Fen, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a peaceful rural setting.
Population: 198 (2021)
District: East Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 003F
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wentworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wentworth.
- 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 Wentworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Wentworth.
- - 1 Main Street Wentworth Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3QG
To Vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved 17/00854/FUL dated 15 September 2017 for Construction of 3 no. dwellings and 3 no. new access
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Wentworth in Cambridgeshire
Wentworth is a quaint village located near Ely in Cambridgeshire, within the picturesque Isle of Ely. Situated just south of the A142, it lies approximately 5 miles west of Ely and adjacent to Grunty Fen, making it a notable area for potential planning applications in a peaceful rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Wentworth show an average sale price of £355,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Wentworth is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wentworth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Witcham. 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, Wentworth 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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