Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wimpole, Cambridgeshire.

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About Wimpole

Wimpole is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, approximately 8.5 miles southwest of Cambridge. Formerly known as New Wimpole until a 1999 boundary change and local referendum, the village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

Population: 291 (2021)

District: South Cambridgeshire

Website: http://www.wimpole.info/

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £467,150 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: North Hertfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: North East Hertfordshire
• LSOA: North Hertfordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

4 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• other-theft: 1
• public-order: 1
• violent-crime: 1
• other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wimpole.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Wimpole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wimpole.

1. - 42A Cambridge Road Wimpole Cambridgeshire SG8 5QE
   Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
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A brief summary of Wimpole in Cambridgeshire

Wimpole is a quaint village and civil parish located in South Cambridgeshire, approximately 8.5 miles southwest of Cambridge. Formerly known as New Wimpole until a 1999 boundary change and local referendum, the village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 291 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.

Property prices in Wimpole show an average sale price of £467,150, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Wimpole is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wimpole planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wimpole.info/. 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 Wimpole

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Wimpole.

The most common application types near Wimpole were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• 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.