Wicken, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wicken, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wicken are administered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full East Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wicken
Wicken is a charming village located near Soham in East Cambridgeshire, England, situated 10 miles northeast of Cambridge and 5 miles south of Ely. Nestled on the edge of The Fens, it is home to the renowned Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,752 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wicken.
- 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 Wicken based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Wicken.
- - 3 Pond Green Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XX
To discharge Conditions 3 (thatching details) and 4 (construction materials) of decision 24/00212/FUL dated 5 April 2024 for re-roof with thatch and slate including plain tiles to existing dormers. ne
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Wicken in Cambridgeshire
Wicken is a charming village located near Soham in East Cambridgeshire, England, situated 10 miles northeast of Cambridge and 5 miles south of Ely. Nestled on the edge of The Fens, it is home to the renowned Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to conservation and development.
Property prices in Wicken show an average sale price of £342,752, 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 Wicken a particularly low-crime area.
Wicken has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wicken. 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 Wicken includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wicken Fen SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Fenland; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Wicken Fen. 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, Wicken 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 Wicken
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wicken. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wicken.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wicken were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.