How long do planning decisions take near Woodditton?

The average planning decision time near Woodditton is 64 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 Woodditton?

The planning approval rate near Woodditton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodditton?

The most common type of planning application near Woodditton is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Woodditton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodditton, Cambridgeshire.

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About Woodditton

Woodditton is a village and civil parish located in East Cambridgeshire, England, encompassing the settlements of Ditton Green, Little Ditton, and Saxon Street. The parish experienced a slight population increase from 1,789 in 2001 to 1,818 in 2011, making it a small yet growing community. This demographic information may be beneficial for those researching planning applications in the area, as it reflects local development and infrastructure needs.

Population: 1,800 (2021)

District: East Cambridgeshire

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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: East Cambridgeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 009A

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodditton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodditton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Woodditton.

- Forge Cottage 8A Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Removal of internal walls, new openings formed in external wall and new windows installed
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
To discharge condition 4 (archaeology) 5 (contamination) 7 (CEMP) of decision 24/00521/OUT dated 13 September 2024 up to seven new dwellings of mixed scale as well as associated landscaping works and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Cambridgeshire CB8 9SQ
To discharge Condition 3 (materials) 6 (soft landscape) 8 (boundary treatments) 10 (external lighting) of decision dated 19 September 2025 for 25/00549/RMA Reserved matters for access, appearance, lan
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 6 Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Reserved matters for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of previously approved 24/00521/OUT for up to seven new dwellings of mixed scale as well as associated landscaping works and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-28
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- The Old Forge 8 Ditton Green Woodditton Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9SQ
Removal of internal walls, new openings formed in external wall and new windows installed
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-05-27
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A brief summary of Woodditton in Cambridgeshire

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

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Woodditton includes 11 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 Woodditton

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Woodditton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Woodditton.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Woodditton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Woodditton were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

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