West Wickham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Wickham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Wickham are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Wickham
West Wickham is a charming village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, just 10 miles southeast of Cambridge and bordering Suffolk. With a population of 423 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 405 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £655,161 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Wickham.
- 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 West Wickham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near West Wickham.
- 26/0580/TTCA - Pond Meadow High Street Southern Spur West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4RZ
1 - sycamore tree with Sooty bark disease. We have been advised to cut it right down to the base of the trunk. This will also free up Space for surrounding trees to Flourish.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/0580/TTCA - Pond Meadow High Street Southern Spur West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4RZ
1 - sycamore tree with Sooty bark disease. We have been advised to cut it right down to the base of the trunk. This will also free up Space for surrounding trees to Flourish.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Pond Meadow High Street Southern Spur West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4RZ
1 - sycamore tree with Sooty bark disease. We have been advised to cut it right down to the base of the trunk. This will also free up Space for surrounding trees to Flourish.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 24 High Street West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4RY
T1. Walnut. Crown reduce by up 3m on Eastern aspect (over neighbouring garden) and shape into crown. Leaving crown diameter of up to 12m G1. Conifer hedge. Overgrown to point stems now qualify for not
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 95 High Street West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4SB
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a proposed mobile home ancillary to existing dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 95 High Street West Wickham Cambridgeshire CB21 4SB
Demolition of wooden fronted stables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-06-20
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A brief summary of West Wickham in Cambridgeshire
West Wickham is a charming village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, just 10 miles southeast of Cambridge and bordering Suffolk. With a population of 423 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to larger urban centres, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 405 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in West Wickham show an average sale price of £655,161, 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 West Wickham a particularly low-crime area.
West Wickham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Streetly End, West Wickham. 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 West Wickham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Over and Lawn Woods SSSI; 5 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, West Wickham 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 West Wickham
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near West Wickham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Wickham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Wickham were outline applications (3), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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