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East Cambridgeshire planning applications
1,576 applications. 93% approved. 59 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,576 planning applications from East Cambridgeshire. 477 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
East Cambridgeshire: 687 applications received in the last year, 477 decisions published.
East Cambridgeshire takes a median of 58 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01033/FUL Awaiting decision
Bakers Dozen 13 Marroway Lane Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HU
Rear single-storey extension, conversion of garage, and erection of a porch
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26/01032/LBC Awaiting decision
45 High Street Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XR
Replacement of roof tiles on the single story extension
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26/01029/FUL Awaiting decision
Cam Park Lode Fen Lode Cambridge CB25 9HF
Change of use of land for the siting of 1no mobile home for temporary staff accommodation ancillary to the established use of Cam Park - retrospective
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26/01028/FUL Awaiting decision
43 Meadow Lane Suffolk CB8 8FZ
Single and two-storey side extension
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20/01238/DISS Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Saxon Business Park Woodfen Road Littleport Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 56 (Residential Travel Plan) of decision 20/01238/FUM dated 25th June 2024 for Hybrid planning application seeking full planning permission for 180 dwellings, access, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, public open space and associated primary infrastructure; and outline planning permission for up to 217 dwellings with all matters reserved except access
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26/01030/TRE Awaiting decision
Mandeville House 4 Mandeville Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AG
T1 Cherry - To be removed due to poor health, condition and structural instability T2 Cherry - To be removed due to excessive lean and associated instability
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26/01026/TRE Awaiting decision
Willow Lodge Mill Lane Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0HJ
T1, T2, T3 Apple - Prune back to previous points by approximately 2m T4 Apple - Prune large Apple at rear by approximately 4m T5 Sycamore at front - Cut back to give a 3m clearance of lamp - Tree Management
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26/00341/DISA Awaiting decision
Redlands Chapel Lane Kirtling Cambridgeshire CB8 9PF
To discharge condition 3 (Tree protection scheme) of decision 26/00341/FUL dated 21st July 2026 for New porch following demolition of original. Two storey extension at rear and partial demolition of an outbuilding and replacement of existing windows
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26/00143/FUL Awaiting decision
20 The Orchards Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2PX
Part two storey and part single storey extension to rear
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24/00160/DISH Awaiting decision
Site At Anchor Lane Farm Newnham Drove Burwell
To discharge Condition 10 (fire fighting water supply) of decision 24/00160/ESF dated 20th May 2025 for battery energy storage facility and associated works
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26/01022/TRE Awaiting decision
24 Silver Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JF
T1 Holly - Trim back to boundary line (1m overhang to take back)
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26/01020/CLP Awaiting decision
9 New Close Road Little Thetford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3HQ
Reinstatement and repair of the three existing single-storey residential bungalows at Nos. 9, 11 and 13 New Close Road following significant fire damage
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26/00311/NMAA Awaiting decision
80 West Street Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5RA
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Application no. 26/00311/FUL dated 18.05.20256 (Extensions to side, rear and front of existing bungalow, following demolition of existing garage. Timber cladding to existing bungalow)
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26/01018/TPO Awaiting decision
Street Record Heaton Drive Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RS
T47 Apple adjacent to 54 Heaton Drive Ely - -Lateral reduction of up to 1m to South side of crown to provide clearance to driveway, crown reduce to clear wire by 1m, remove x2 small, snapped branches
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25/00393/DISH Awaiting decision
Site At Anchor Lane Farm Newnham Drove Burwell
To discharge Condition 12 (fire fighting water supply) of decision 25/00393/FUM dated 20 March 2026 for Agrivoltaic scheme (capacity 49.95MW) plus associated infrastructure, access roads and landscaping
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26/01017/FUL Awaiting decision
42 Victoria Street Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1LX
Single storey front extension
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26/01014/FUL Awaiting decision
36 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HE
Change of use from one flat to two flats
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26/01016/CLP Awaiting decision
111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA
Two hip to gable extensions, with rear dormer, skylights, and front porch.
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26/01010/TPO Awaiting decision
2 Red House Gardens Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5FQ
T1 Walnut - Remove due to proximity to dwelling and the large number and size of the walnuts that fall from the tree and land directly onto vehicles parked below
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19/01117/DISB Awaiting decision
20 Wellington Street Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1PN
To discharge Condition 12 (Soft Landscaping) and 13 (Contamination) of decision 19/01117/FUL dated 7th May 2020 for Proposed demolition of existing vacant building and outbuildings and the erection of 4no. dwellings and 1no. flat, associated vehicular access, parking, landscaping and works
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26/01011/LBC Awaiting decision
The School House 16A High Street Chippenham Cambridgeshire CB7 5PR
Retention of plyboard sheets in the attic to enable ease of access for use for ancillary domestic storage/inspection and for works to the cellar including the laying of bricks in sand to the floor areas of five of the bays and related repair works- Retrospective
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26/01012/TRE Awaiting decision
The Old Vicarage 72 High Street Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LD
T1 Ash - Reduce height by 7 -8m down to live growth at the centre of the crown, reduce the spread on the southwest side by 6 -7m to reduce risk of failures and to shape round, remove remaining deadwood throughout the crown
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26/01009/FUL Awaiting decision
Land To Rear Of 18 Cornfields Burwell Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0AX
Erection of new self-build, single storey dwelling
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26/01007/TRE Awaiting decision
31A The Causeway Burwell Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0DU
T1 Variegated Norway Maple - Reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce spread on all sides by up to 1m to shape round. T2 Purple Norway Maple - Reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce spread on all sides by approximately 1.5m and shape round.
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26/00032/BNGD Awaiting decision
Land Southwest Of Willow Cottage Upend Suffolk
To discharge the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of decision 26/00032/FUL dated 8th June 2026 for erection of stables and associated stores and wash bay. Construction of a fenced outdoor arena with secure gated entrances and associated works. Installation of a surface water drainage grid, associated infrastructure and solar lighting. creation of new vehicular access with gate
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26/01008/TRE Awaiting decision
The Mission Hall High Street Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XR
T7 Lime - Deadwood to be removed. This is over the top of a bus stop so needs to be done for H&S T10 Maple - lost one-third of the crown in high winds in 2024. Re-balance on the roadside, reducing its crown by 3m
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26/00142/FUL Awaiting decision
19 Hall Lane Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HE
Removal of the existing conservatory and construction of a new two storey rear extension, erection of a small side porch and construction of a new one and a half bay garage at the front
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26/01000/CLP Awaiting decision
190 Main Street Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HT
Removal of the asbestos sheet roof to the rear roof and installation of standing seam metal roof finish. A lead ridge detail to provide a weatherproof junction between the existing slate roof to the front elevation and the proposed standing seam roof to the rear. Associated alterations, repairs or replacement of structural roof elements
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26/01004/LBC Awaiting decision
The Chestnuts 79 The Causeway Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5TA
Installation of EV charging point to main building. EV charging point to be situated on the eastern gable wall of the property
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26/00391/DISA Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJ
To discharge Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)), 5 (soft landscaping works), 12 (scheme of biodiversity improvements) and 13 (boundary treatments) of decision 26/00391/FUL dated 21 July 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached 1 and 1/2 storey self build property
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26/01002/CLE Awaiting decision
Meadow View 4B Hasse Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5UN
Occupation of dwelling by someone not employed or not previously employed in agriculture in excess of 10 years
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25/01344/DISA Awaiting decision
3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJ
To discharge Condition 9 (biodiversity improvements) and 11 (soft landscaping scheme) of decision 25/01344/FUL dated 19 March 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached self-build dwelling and extension to garden of No. 3
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26/01005/VAR Awaiting decision
Land Parcel North Of Elm Close Dullingham Suffolk
To remove condition 3 (Tree Protection) and to vary condition 4 (Landscape Ecological Management Plan) of previously approved decision 25/01262/FUL dated 28th May 2026 for Construction of drainage basin and below ground drainage works associated with application 19/01553/FUL
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25/00209/NMAA Decided
25 Ness Road Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AA
Non Material amendment to previously approved 25/00209/FUL dated 19 May 2025 for Part single-storey, with First floor side extension and internal reconfiguration to accommodate third dental surgery space and conversion of existing garage space into staff room
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20/01238/DISR Awaiting decision
Land To North Of Saxon Business Park Woodfen Road Littleport Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 43 (CEMP), Condition 46 (Surface Water Run-Off), Condition 54 (DWMMP) of decision 20/01238/FUM dated 25th June 2024 for Hybrid planning application seeking full planning permission for 180 dwellings, access, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, public open space and associated primary infrastructure; and outline planning permission for up to 217 dwellings with all matters reserved except access
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26/00995/TPO Awaiting decision
Brambly Hedge 4 Briery Fields Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JP
T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce in height and shape by 1.5-2 meters, maintaining a good form, to maintain in its current location
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26/00996/TRE Awaiting decision
30 Mill Lane Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NQ
T1 & T2 Silver Birch - Fell
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26/00993/FUL Awaiting decision
Flight Farm Grunty Fen Road Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JE
Replacement of existing static home residential dwelling with detached dwelling chalet bungalow and attached garage
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25/00863/NMAA Decided
Land Parcel North And West Of Millfield Primary School Grange Lane Littleport Cambridgeshire
Non material amendment to previously approved permission ref. 25/00863/VARM (To Vary Condition 15 (Bus Turning Scheme) of previously approved 23/00394/VARM for Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), 5 (external surfaces), 6 (soft landscaping) and 18 (boundary treatments) of previously approved 21/00472/RMM for 360 dwellings, along with associated internal roads, car and cycle parking, public open space, sustainable urban drainage and ancillary infrastructure for Phases 1,2 (in part) and 4 pursuant to previously approved 17/00757/ESO as varied by 17/00757/NMAA).
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25/01348/DISA Awaiting decision
Bens Yard Soham Road Stuntney Cambridgeshire CB7 5TR
To discharge Condition 21 (Travel Plan) of decision 25/01348/FUM dated 15th June 2026 for Proposed change of use of the site to allow class E(a) retail sale of goods, class E(b) sale of food and hot drinks, class E(c)(ii) professional services, class E(c)(iii) personal services class E(d) indoor sport, recreation or fitness, class E(e) medical and health services, class E(g)(i): offices, class F1(b): display of works of art, agricultural, sui generis: microbrewery, dog groomers, ancillary office/storage and administration space, seasonal events space, and the resurfacing of overflow car park (retrospective)
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26/00994/TRE Awaiting decision
1 Church Road Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XT
T1 Willow - Reduce to 2m below previous pollard points
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26/00128/TRE Decided
9 Chapel Lane Reach Cambridge CB25 0JJ
G1 Various species - Raise crown clearance over the road by up to 5.5m from ground level
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26/00988/FUL Awaiting decision
3 Greenhills Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5DA
Single storey rear extension and raised platform.
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26/00986/TPO Awaiting decision
Beech Lodge 117 Duchess Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9HB
T1 SYCAMORE x 19ms tall with split from main fork at 10ms down into centre of main trunk for 5ms - see photo 2, supporting large heavy crown - Fell tree and replace
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26/00982/TRE Awaiting decision
Bury House 11 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2ST
T1 Weeping Willow tree - Pollard back to previous points T2 Sycamore tree - Pollard back to previous points
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25/00393/DISG Granted
Site At Anchor Lane Farm Newnham Drove Burwell
To discharge condition 21 (Piling Method Statement) of decision 25/00393/FUM dated 20th March 2026 for Agrivoltaic scheme (capacity 49.95MW) plus associated infrastructure, access roads and landscaping
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26/00979/TRE Awaiting decision
26B Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DA
T1 Himalayan Birch - Reduce crown over 6 Eden Square back to boundary, removing up to 1.5m of growth
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26/00985/TRE Awaiting decision
26 High Street Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA
T1 Ginko - Reduce in height by 2 meters maximum, reduce end heavy lateral limbs by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form T2 Silver Birch - Reduce in height only by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form To allow the retention of the trees in their locations
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26/00981/TRE Awaiting decision
8A Townsend Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2TA
T1 Weeping Willow - Remove to ground level as it has severe decay at the base of the tree and has become unsafe T2 variegated Boxelder Maple - Reduce the whole crown by 2-3 meters
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26/00978/TPO Awaiting decision
12 Witchford Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3DP
T1 & T2 Maple - Pollard to previous reduction points
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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25/00895/FUL Granted
The Soham Lodge Nursing Home Soham Bypass Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5WZ
14 No. single storey conservatory extensions and decking areas to existing bedroom suites
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26/00850/FUL Granted
Bartingdale 2 Lynton Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DJ
Replacement single storey rear extension, single storey side/rear extension, canopy over side doors with associated external and internal alteration
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25/00863/NMAA Decided
Land Parcel North And West Of Millfield Primary School Grange Lane Littleport Cambridgeshire
Non material amendment to previously approved permission ref. 25/00863/VARM (To Vary Condition 15 (Bus Turning Scheme) of previously approved 23/00394/VARM for Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), 5 (external surfaces), 6 (soft landscaping) and 18 (boundary treatments) of previously approved 21/00472/RMM for 360 dwellings, along with associated internal roads, car and cycle parking, public open space, sustainable urban drainage and ancillary infrastructure for Phases 1,2 (in part) and 4 pursuant to previously approved 17/00757/ESO as varied by 17/00757/NMAA).
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26/00645/FUL Refused
The Smock Tower Mill Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Demolition of existing storage units, construction of 1No. single storey 1 bedroom cabin for staff accommodation and change of use of land to residential
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25/00209/NMAA Decided
25 Ness Road Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AA
Non Material amendment to previously approved 25/00209/FUL dated 19 May 2025 for Part single-storey, with First floor side extension and internal reconfiguration to accommodate third dental surgery space and conversion of existing garage space into staff room
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26/00917/TRE Decided
STREET RECORD The Hythe Reach
T1 Cherry - Remove due to declining health and safety concerns
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26/00919/TRE Decided
Hill Farm 21 High Street Burwell Cambridge CB25 0HB
T1 Conifer - Fell. Tree growing too close to the wall between properties T2 Judas tree - Fell. Poor condition
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26/00925/TRE Decided
3 Hythe Close Burwell Cambridge CB25 0EZ
T1 Birch - Reduce crown spread on all sides by 2 -2.5m, reduce height by 1.5 - 2m to shape round
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26/00926/TRE Decided
66 Commercial End Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0NE
T1 Coast Redwood - Reduce to previous reduction points, removing 3 meters of growth, to maintain as in extremely close proximity to neighbouring property T2 Handkerchief tree - Reduce in height by 2 meters and shape by 1.5 meters to maintain in its current location
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26/00889/TRE Decided
Acremont House School Acremont House 30 Egremont Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1AE
T1 Walnut - Reduce north/northwest limb extending over neighbours boundary up to 2.5m back to suitable pruning points, shape/prune crown to keep an even appearance T2 Mulberry - Reduce limbs on west/northwest side by up to 1.5m, shape crown. Weight reduce any limbs resting on the wall
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,297 decisions from East Cambridgeshire between 2019 and 2026, part of 1,576 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 890 granted against 65 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 644 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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16/00341/DISA Granted
Land To Rear Of 16 Station Road Littleport Cambridgeshire
To discharge conditions 3 (Brickwork), 4 (Contamination), 11 (Archaeology), 12 (Hardlandscaping), 13 (Soft Landscaping) and 14 (Surface Water Disposal)Proposed semi-detached bungalows
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21/00774/FUL Granted
22 Teasel Drive Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3WJ
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
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21/00345/FUL Granted
15 - 17 North Street Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XW
Proposed part demolition of existing commercial building & conversion to four bed house plus construction of new three bed dwelling
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20/01755/RMM Granted
Land Adjacent To Melton Farm Newmarket Road Burwell
Reserved matters for internal access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the provision of an internal spine road, landscaping and associated drainage and related infrastructure of previously approved 15/01175/OUM to provide up to 350 dwellings (including affordable housing provision) with associated open space, sports provision, access and infrastructure
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21/00600/FUL Granted
Waterhall Farm Norwich Road Kennett Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7RQ
Retrospective Application - renovations to listed farmhouse and moving of existing approved garage block, together with permission for previously installed dog grooming building and creation of horse manege area
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21/00650/FUL Granted
3-18 Redman Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4RY
Modification to materials on the external facades, modification of the kerbline and proposed new double garages/car ports
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21/00477/RMA Granted
Site East Side Of Herringswell Road Herringswell Road Kennett Suffolk
Approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of previously approved 19/01589/OUT for Proposed detached single storey dwelling, garaging, access road, visibility splays and associated works
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21/00047/FUN Decided
Flanders Farm Mildenhall Road Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4SY
Change of use of agricultural buildings to Flexible Class B1//B8
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21/00929/AGN Decided
Fordham Abbey 39 Newmarket Road Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5LL
Agricultural storage building with open sided lean to
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21/00877/FUL Withdrawn
The Cottage Hundred Foot Bank Pymoor Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2EL
Demolition of existing two-storey dwelling / outbuildings and replacement construction of 1no. detached three bedroom dwelling
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 226 47%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 102 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 149 31%
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Applications by ward in East Cambridgeshire
- Bottisham 149
- Burwell 144
- Downham 80
- Ely East 114
- Ely North 81
- Ely West 116
- Fordham And Isleham 173
- Haddenham 49
- Littleport 101
- Soham North 57
- Soham South 103
- Stretham 115
- Sutton 92
- Woodditton 201
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Common questions
How many planning applications does East Cambridgeshire decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, East Cambridgeshire decided 477 planning applications. 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in East Cambridgeshire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 59 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many East Cambridgeshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 477 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 47% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 69% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has East Cambridgeshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1297 decisions from East Cambridgeshire between 2019 and 2026, out of 1,576 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in East Cambridgeshire?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 129 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
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Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on East Cambridgeshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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East Cambridgeshire: 1,576 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 477 decided, 93% approved, median 59 days to a decision. 687 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 1,297 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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