How long do planning decisions take near Willingham Green?

The average planning decision time near Willingham Green is 57 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 Willingham Green?

The planning approval rate near Willingham Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Willingham Green?

The most common type of planning application near Willingham Green is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Willingham Green?

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Willingham Green, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Willingham Green, Cambridgeshire.

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About Willingham Green

Willingham Green is a quaint village and civil parish located near the eastern boundary of Cambridgeshire, within the South Cambridgeshire district. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 166, making it a small but significant community for local planning and development considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £389,225 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Suffolk
Parliamentary constituency: West Suffolk
LSOA: West Suffolk 018C

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Willingham Green.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Willingham Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Willingham Green.

- Beech Cottage 8 High Street Brinkley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 0SE
T1 Ash Tree - Fell tree. Root plate inspection restricted in part by extremely large fungal fruiting bodies of perenniporia fraxinea on almost all sides of the stem at just above ground level, extendi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Abbey Yard Brinkley Road Brinkley Cambridgeshire CB8 0RA
To discharge Condition 4 (biodiversity scheme) 5 (tree protection measures) 7 (contamination) 11 (foul and surface water drainage) of decision 23/01148/FUL dated 5 March 2024 for Demolition of an exis
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-05-20
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A brief summary of Willingham Green in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Willingham Green show an average sale price of £389,225, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Willingham Green is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Willingham Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Burrough Green, Brinkley. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Willingham Green includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Willingham Green

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Willingham Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Willingham Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Willingham Green slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Willingham Green were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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