West Wratting, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Wratting, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Wratting 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 Wratting
West Wratting is a civil parish and village located 10 miles southeast of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. Situated at an elevation of 390 feet (120 m), it is recognized as one of the highest villages in the county, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 489 (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: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Wratting.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Wratting.
- 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 Wratting based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near West Wratting.
- - Daisy Cottage 15 High Street West Wratting Cambridgeshire CB21 5LU
Two storey rear extension following demolition of existing extension, replacement front porch and addition of 1no rooflight to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-28
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A brief summary of West Wratting in Cambridgeshire
West Wratting is a civil parish and village located 10 miles southeast of Cambridge in Cambridgeshire. Situated at an elevation of 390 feet (120 m), it is recognized as one of the highest villages in the county, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 489 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in West Wratting 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 West Wratting a particularly low-crime area.
West Wratting has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Wratting. 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, West Wratting 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 Wratting
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near West Wratting. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Wratting may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 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 Wratting were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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