How long do planning decisions take near Wittering?

The average planning decision time near Wittering is 69 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 Wittering?

The planning approval rate near Wittering is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wittering?

The most common type of planning application near Wittering is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wittering?

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Wittering, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wittering, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wittering are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wittering

Wittering is a village and civil parish located within the City of Peterborough unitary authority area in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles south of the market town of Stamford in Lincolnshire and 9 miles west of Peterborough, Wittering offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to development, infrastructure, and community projects in the region.

Population: 2,676 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

Website: http://www.witteringparishcouncil.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Peterborough
Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Peterborough 004C

Crime Statistics

6 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
public-order: 2
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wittering.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wittering based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Wittering.

- Wittering Manor Townsend Road Wittering Peterborough PE8 6AB
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-02
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- 6 St Georges Road Wittering Peterborough PE8 6DL
Change of use from 2no. 2 bed dwellings to 1no. 4 bed dwelling, replacement doors and windows including alterations to rear elevation to incorporate new door opening and bricking up of former front do
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Wittering Manor Townsend Road Wittering Peterborough PE8 6AB
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Wittering Manor Townsend Road Wittering Peterborough PE8 6AB
Two storey side-extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Wittering in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Wittering show an average sale price of £282,863, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 6 crimes reported in the Wittering area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wittering includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Whitewater Valley SSSI, West Abbot's and Lound Woods SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wittering planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.witteringparishcouncil.com/. 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 Wittering

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wittering. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Wittering.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Wittering slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wittering were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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