Wimblington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wimblington, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wimblington are administered by Fenland District Council. View the full Fenland District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wimblington
Wimblington is a village located in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a population of 2,211 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village, which includes the area of Stonea, offers a rural setting that may impact planning applications, particularly in regard to community development and infrastructure.
Population: 2,372 (2021)
District: Fenland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wimblington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wimblington.
- 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 Wimblington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Wimblington.
- - Land East Of 1 Doddington Road Accessed From Bell Gardens Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Erect of 1x self-build/custom build dwelling including the removal of existing trees and erect 1.8m high boundary fencing
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land North Of 16 Bridge Lane Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Permission in principle for 3 x dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land West Of 16 Bridge Lane Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Permission in principle for up to 9 x dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land North Of Stoneleigh 22A Eaton Estate Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by condition 07 (Materials) of Planning permission F/YR23/0206/F (Erect 45 dwellings involving demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land North Of Stoneleigh 22A Eaton Estate Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by condition 08 (management and maintenance of streets) of Planning permission F/YR23/0206/F (Erect 45 dwellings involving demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 2 Norfolk Street Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0QA
Change of use from shop storage to take-away, ancillary to existing shop
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Land West Of 27 Norfolk Street Accessed From Morley Way Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Erect 5 dwellings with associated garages and the formation of an attenuation pond
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 5 St Peters Drive Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0QU
Non-material amendment: Material and colour changes to doors, windows and render relating to planning permission F/YR24/0358/F (Erect a front and side single-storey extension to garage of existing dwe
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 5 St Peters Drive Wimblington March Cambridgeshire PE15 0QU
Erect a front and side single-storey extension to garage of existing dwelling; erection of a front porch, render to part of the existing dwelling and the formation of a driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Wimblington in Cambridgeshire
Wimblington is a village located in the Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire, with a population of 2,211 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village, which includes the area of Stonea, offers a rural setting that may impact planning applications, particularly in regard to community development and infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,372 (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 Wimblington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wimblington 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 Wimblington
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Wimblington. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 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 Wimblington.
The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Wimblington were full planning applications (7), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.
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