How long do planning decisions take near Whittlesey?

The average planning decision time near Whittlesey is 67 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 Whittlesey?

The planning approval rate near Whittlesey is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whittlesey?

The most common type of planning application near Whittlesey is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whittlesey?

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Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.

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About Whittlesey

Whittlesey is a market town and civil parish located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England, approximately 6 miles east of Peterborough. As of the 2021 Census, the built-up area had a population of 13,823, while the total parish population reached 17,667, making it a vibrant community with potential opportunities for planning applications.

Population: 17,659 (2021)

District: Fenland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 001E

Crime Statistics

54 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 16
anti-social-behaviour: 11
burglary: 8
other-crime: 5
public-order: 4
drugs: 3
other-theft: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whittlesey.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Whittlesey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Whittlesey.

- O2 Site 37284 At Anglian Water Authority West Delph Whittlesey Cambridgeshire
Erect a 20m high monopole to be installed on Adaptor Plate and associated ancillary works (Part 16, Class A)
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 4 Delph Street Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1QQ
Erect a single-storey rear extension, alterations to window arrangement, and replacement of dormer cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 1A Blunts Lane Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1AH
Erect a single-storey side extension to existing building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-04-17
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- 19 Swan Road Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1YN
Erect a single-storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 5.0 metres, with a maximum height of 4.0 metres and a height of 2.65 metres to the eaves including demolition of existing con
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Whittlesey in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Whittlesey show an average sale price of £282,863, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whittlesey area recorded 54 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Whittlesey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Whittlesey. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whittlesey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bassenhally Pit SSSI, Nene Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Nene Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Nene Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Nene Washes. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Whittlesey

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Whittlesey. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whittlesey.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Whittlesey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whittlesey were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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