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Planning in Wicken

Approved
86%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wicken in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Wicken show an average sale price of £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wicken has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wicken, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Wicken. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wicken?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Wicken. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wicken?
The average planning decision time near Wicken is 39 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 Wicken?
The planning approval rate near Wicken is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wicken?
The most common type of planning application near Wicken is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wicken?
You can search and track planning applications near Wicken on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.