Wothorpe, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wothorpe, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Wothorpe
Wothorpe is a village and civil parish located in the Peterborough unitary authority of Cambridgeshire, England, situated in the north-western part of the district and just south of Stamford. The parish shares its western boundary with Northamptonshire, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 314 (2021)
District: City of Peterborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 012A
Crime Statistics
11 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- burglary: 2
- other-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wothorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wothorpe.
- 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 Wothorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wothorpe.
- - Nursery House Wothorpe Hill Wothorpe Stamford PE9 3JG
Discharge of conditions C3 (material details), C7 (abutment details) and C8 (window, door and rooflight details) pursuant to planning permission 25/01136/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Nursery House Wothorpe Hill Wothorpe Stamford PE9 3JG
Discharge of condition C3 (external materials), C7 (abutment details) and C8 (fenstration details) of planning permission reference 25/01135/WCPP
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Wothorpe in Cambridgeshire
Wothorpe is a village and civil parish located in the Peterborough unitary authority of Cambridgeshire, England, situated in the north-western part of the district and just south of Stamford. The parish shares its western boundary with Northamptonshire, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 314 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Peterborough district.
Property prices in Wothorpe show an average sale price of £394,560, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 11 crimes reported in the Wothorpe area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wothorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Easton on the Hill, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Wothorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Racecourse Farm Fields SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Wothorpe
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wothorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wothorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wothorpe were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1), amendments (1).
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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.