Search Wilburton planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wilburton · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Sea Mist 21 Station Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RPAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - Remove due to decay (Ganoderma fungus) at the base and sounds rotten, close proximity and falling distance to the house, footpath, power cables, road, cars and public areas. T2 Oak - Reduce by 50% (6m from height and 5m from the sides), very large, close proximity to the house, footpath, roads etc, with power cables running through the crown, has recently had a power cut due to limbs from this treeReceived 14 Oct 202626/01090/TPO
- The Harbour School Station Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RRApprovedT7 Sycamore - 13m - Repolled. CAReceived 30 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/01063/TRE
- The Harbour School Station Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RRApprovedT79 Lime - 19m - Remove hanging branch at approximately 3m.Received 30 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/00991/TPO
- Grunty Fen Cottage Whitecross Road Wilburton CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionChange of use to showman's yard, including siting of a chalet caravan- retrospectiveReceived 7 Sep 202626/00077/FUL
- Land South West Of 21 Twentypence Road Wilburton CambridgeshireApprovedConfirmation of implementation of 20/00136/FUL for the construction of 1 dwelling houseCertificate of lawfulness - existingReceived 27 Aug 202626/00922/CLE
Planning in Wilburton
- Approved
- 87%
- 27 of 28 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wilburton in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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CB6 297 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
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About Wilburton
Wilburton is a quaint village in Cambridgeshire, home to just over 1,000 residents, located approximately 6 miles southwest of Ely. Although it retains its agricultural roots, a significant number of locals commute to nearby cities like Cambridge, Ely, or even London for work, indicating a blend of rural charm and urban connectivity that may influence local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,356 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Property prices in Wilburton show an average sale price of £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wilburton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wilburton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wilburton 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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In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Wilburton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
The most common types were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (4).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).