Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Whittlesey are administered by Fenland District Council. View the full Fenland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 023H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
5 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: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 4 Delph Street Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1QQ
Erect a single-storey rear extension, alterations to window arrangement, and replacement of dormer cladding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 11 Whiteacres Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1XR
Erect single storey rear extension to existing dwelling, involving demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
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. The Town has a population of approximately 17,659 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whittlesey a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whittlesey 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 Whittlesey
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Whittlesey. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Whittlesey.
At 63 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 (14), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 47% 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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