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East Cambridgeshire planning applications
789 applications. 91% approved. 51 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 789 planning applications from East Cambridgeshire. 158 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/00815/TRE Awaiting decision
17 Linden End Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UD
T1 Field Maple - Fell. T2 Prunus - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5-2 metres to previous pruning points. Both in rear garden. T3 Sorbus(?) - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5 - 2.5 metres. In front garden
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26/00812/CCA Awaiting decision
Sewage Disposal Works New Street Chippenham Cambridgeshire
Extension to water recycling centre, including the erection of a chemical storage tank and dosing equipment, dosing system, emergency shower, sludge holding tank, kiosk, lighting, fencing, gates, parking area with ardstanding, vehicular access and associated works
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26/00813/TPO Awaiting decision
Meraki 9 The Dip Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AH
T1 Lime - Lift Lime to 8m and cut higher branches back by approximately 2m
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26/00809/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AQ
Erection of single storey rear extension
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18/01486/NMAA Awaiting decision
24 Laurel Close Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2BN
Non-material amendment to previously approved 18/01486/FUL for Single storey rear extension
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26/00805/TRE Awaiting decision
Beehive Cottage Back Lane Burrough Green Cambridgeshire CB8 9NB
T1 Apple Tree - Fell as dead. The tree has died entirely
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26/00802/LBC Awaiting decision
Church View Cottage 54 High Street Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0LD
Erection of an outbuilding
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26/00801/FUL Awaiting decision
Church View Cottage 54 High Street Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0LD
Erection of an outbuilding
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22/01291/DISA Awaiting decision
Six Oaks Renewable Energy Park Newmarket Road Bottisham Cambridgeshire
To discharge Conditions 3 (CTMP), 4 (Sufficient Vehicle Turning), 7 (Surface Water), 14 (CEMP) and 16(Soft Landscaping) of decision 22/01291/ESF dated (21st December 2023) for installation of a Renewable Energy Park comprising: ground mounted solar panels; access tracks; inverters, transformers; substation and battery energy storage system; customer cabin; underground cables and conduits; perimeter fence; CCTV equipment; temporary construction compound; and associated infrastructure and planting scheme
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26/00803/TRE Awaiting decision
Chestnut Cottage 41 Station Road Dullingham Cambridgeshire CB8 9UP
T1 Damson - Reduce height to 3 mtrs as tops have split T2 Damson - Reduce height to 3 mtrs as tops have split
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/00578/FUL Granted
Mulberry House 17A Forehill Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4AA
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage
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26/00665/HEN Decided
16 Debden Green Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3BS
Infill extension, alterations and re-roof existing outbuilding
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24/00747/DISB Withdrawn
Land Adjacent 43 Mepal Road Sutton Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 27 (archaeological excavation report) of decision 24/00747/VARM dated 6 December 2024 to Vary Condition 4 (Assessment of Ground Conditions) of previously approved 19/01707/OUM, dated 12 April 2022 for outline planning application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 173 dwellings and provision of land for community facilities (sports pitches and burial ground), including access (not internal roads), open space, sustainable urban drainage systems and associated landscaping. All matters reserved apart from access
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19/00179/DISF Decided
Site North Of 39 Church Street Ashley Cambridgeshire CB8 9DU
To discharge Conditions 9 (Fire Hydrants), 18 (Maintenance of shared common areas) and 24 (Welcome Travel Pack) of decision 19/00179/FUM dated 20th April 2020 for Application for 16 residential dwellings (including 40% affordable) comprising two 5xbed houses, one 4xbed house, four 3xbed houses and nine 2xbed houses along with access, car parking, landscaping and associated infrastructu
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26/00443/FUL Granted
8 Willow Grove Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4EB
Demolish existing conservatory, replace with single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflight to front. Part conversion of garage with first floor extension. Outbuilding in rear garden. Ground floor side window. Installation of AC units and PV panels
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26/00613/FUL Granted
17 Barton Close Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HS
Demolition of conservatory, erection of single-storey rear extension and additional external alterations
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26/00031/TRE Decided
6 Victoria Street Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1LX
T1 Scots Pine - Fell due to poor condition, leaning trunk and proximity to boundary way. Replace with a smaller-scale tree better suited to the location
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26/00687/TRE Decided
J B & SB Fencing Vale Lodge Workshop 15 Carter Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NG
T1 Sycamore - Fell due to close proximity to building T2 Acacia - Fell due to close proximity to building T3 Sycamore - Fell due to close proximity to building G1 Self set Sycamore - Fell due to close proximity to building G2 Group of 5 Sycamore - Fell due to close proximity to building
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26/00695/TRE Decided
2B Station Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4BS
T1 Cherry - Remove due to required excavations that will significantly impact the tree
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26/00691/TRE Decided
115 High Street Bottisham Cambridgeshire CB25 9BA
G1 Two Lawson Cypress trees - Fell T1 Hazel - Fell G2 Row of small Leylandii trees - Fell Client wishes to improve the layout of his garden
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 506 decisions from East Cambridgeshire between 2021 and 2026, part of 789 applications on record. Over that period 92% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 249 granted against 21 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 402 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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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
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21/00872/TRE Decided
Land Rear Of 5 And 7 Walnut Tree Close Little Downham Cambridgeshire
T1 Pine- Remove as poses a risk of wind throw due to only a few live branches at top and is a slender tree
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 102 65%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 29 18%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 27 17%
Common questions
How many planning applications does East Cambridgeshire decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, East Cambridgeshire decided 158 planning applications. 91% 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 51 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many East Cambridgeshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 158 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 65% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has East Cambridgeshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 506 decisions from East Cambridgeshire between 2021 and 2026, out of 789 applications on record. Across that whole period 92% 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 July 2026, with 127 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
East Cambridgeshire: 789 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 158 decided, 91% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 427 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 506 in total, 92% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.