Wistow, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wistow, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wistow are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wistow
Wistow is a village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles northeast of Huntingdon and near Warboys. As part of a non-metropolitan district, Wistow offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 531 (2021)
District: Huntingdonshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 010I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wistow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wistow.
- 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 Wistow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Wistow.
- - 6 Bance Court Wistow Huntingdon PE28 2FU
Single storey extension, replacement window with doors and installation of solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - St John The Baptist Parsonage Street Wistow
T1 T1454 Ash: remove dead wood in upper canopy T1456 Elder: remove close to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Applegarth Parsonage Street Wistow Huntingdon PE28 2QD
Yew tree - raise crown approx 2.4m above ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - 6 Bance Court Wistow Huntingdon PE28 2FU
Erection of a single storey front extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Three Horse Shoes Mill Road Wistow PE28 2QQ
The ash tree in question (L/TPO/030) fell and replace with a new tree, due to excessive shading and bird mess.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Wistow in Cambridgeshire
Wistow is a village and civil parish located in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, approximately 6 miles northeast of Huntingdon and near Warboys. As part of a non-metropolitan district, Wistow offers a blend of rural charm and historical significance, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 531 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Huntingdonshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wistow a particularly low-crime area.
Wistow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wistow. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Wistow includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wistow 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 Wistow
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Wistow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wistow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wistow were tree works (4), full planning applications (2), other applications (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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