Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Pending
26/01804/FUL
Description
Temporary planning application for a family-focused event, the Summer of Play, to be held on the Front Park (formerly known as Battlefield) at Wimpole for a period of 50 days during the summer holidays to include the creation of a temporary play hub featuring the erection of four (4) temporary structures: Two (2) canvas bell tents (one 5 metres in diameter and one 7 metres in diameter), and Two (2) stretch tents (each approximately 13 metres in diameter).
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Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Temporary planning application for a family-focused event, the Summer of Play, t...
Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Temporary planning application for a family-focused event, the Summer of Play, t...
Historical activity at this location
35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions…
2025
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions…
2025
Approved
Creation of a temporary play hub for 42 days during summer holidays featuring the erectio…
2025
Approved
Creation of a temporary play hub for 42 days during summer holidays featuring the erectio…
2025
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 5 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning pe…
2025
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 5 (biodiversity net gain plan) of planning pe…
2025
Approved
Accessibility and safety improvements to the path network, including surfacing, gates and…
2025
Approved
Accessibility and safety improvements to the path network, including surfacing, gates and…
2025
Approved
Accessibility and safety improvements to the path network, including surfacing, gates and…
2025
Approved
Accessibility and safety improvements to the path network, including surfacing, gates and…
2023
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions…
2023
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions…
2023
Approved
Retention of existing play equipment and the installation of new play equipment and assoc…
2023
This application seeks permission for the installation of a temporary lights trail at the…
2023
This application seeks permission for the installation of a temporary lights trail at the…
2022
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions a…
2022
Approved
Temporary installation of a selection of vintage fairground rides, catering concessions a…
2022
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Archaeology) of planning permission 21/005…
2022
With conditions
Submission of details required by condition 4 (Archaeology) of planning permission 21/005…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Withdrawn
Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole SG8 0BW
Installation of secondary glazing to selected windows in two domestic flats (at first flo…
2022
Withdrawn
Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole SG8 0BW
Installation of secondary glazing to selected windows in two domestic flats (at first flo…
2022
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Installation of comfort heating systems to an office, a welfare area and a bathroom.
2022
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Installation of comfort heating systems to an office, a welfare area and a bathroom.
2021
Approved
Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole SG8 0BW
Replacement of existing curtain rails, poles and fixings at certain windows within Wimpol…
2021
Approved
Wimpole Park, Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Road Wimpole SG8 0BW
Replacement of existing curtain rails, poles and fixings at certain windows within Wimpol…
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Install black stainless steel pigeon netting to the East and West lightwells of Wimpole H…
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Install black stainless steel pigeon netting to the East and West lightwells of Wimpole H…
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Installation of replacement fire door and viewing window.
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Installation of replacement fire door and viewing window.
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Discharge of condition 4 (Soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission S/1694/18/FL
2019
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Discharge of condition 4 (Soft landscaping) pursuant to planning permission S/1694/18/FL
2018
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Work to Wimpole Hall plant room to accommodate heat pump installation including pipework…
2018
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Work to Wimpole Hall plant room to accommodate heat pump installation including pipework…
2018
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Non material amendment of planning permission S/3349/17/FL
2018
Approved
Wimpole Hall Wimpole Park Wimpole Park Road Wimpole Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 0BW
Non material amendment of planning permission S/3349/17/FL
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
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Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #24 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #34 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
87 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,034
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025