How long do planning decisions take near Westwick?

The average planning decision time near Westwick is 70 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 Westwick?

The planning approval rate near Westwick is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westwick?

The most common type of planning application near Westwick is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Westwick, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwick, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westwick are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westwick

Westwick is a small hamlet located in the South Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, now part of the parish of Oakington and Westwick. Situated to the north-west of Cambridge, it features historical earthworks indicative of a shrunken medieval village. As of 1961, the hamlet had a population of just 37 residents, reflecting its quaint and rural character, which may influence future planning applications in the area.

Population: 33 (1981)

District: Oakington and Westwick

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Area Information

Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 021B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westwick.

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 Westwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Westwick.

- Honeysuckle House Station Road Oakington And Westwick Cambridgeshire CB24 3AH
Erection of conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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- Westwick Hall Farm, Scallywags Day Nursery Station Road Oakington And Westwick Cambridgeshire CB24 3AR
Reduce the Mixed Native hedge located on the left hand side of the driveway and the Mixed hedge located on the right hand side of the driveway to a height of 3m and cut back sides in line with the edg
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-09-18
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- Foxelwood Station Road Oakington And Westwick CB24 3AR
Renovation of existing timber barn to home office and summer room. Construction of new open car port and two garages. Thinning of vegetation to front of dwelling to improve access and visibility to St
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2021-02-20
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A brief summary of Westwick in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westwick a particularly low-crime area.

Westwick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Histon and Impington, Westwick, Oakington. 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.

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Planning Activity in Westwick

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Westwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Westwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Westwick were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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