Land North Of Blackberry Lane Soham

1. 5 Feb 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 May 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Cambridgeshire took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with East Cambridgeshire for determination, against a statutory target of thirteen weeks. Over the last year East Cambridgeshire's median decision took 57 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land East Of 1 Dace Drive Soham Cambridgeshire

  26/00065/FUM Submitted 21 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

  Full planning application for 14no. affordable dwellings

  Awaiting decision Full applications 57 docs
  Major scheme

• Cumberland House 48 Regal Drive Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BE

  24/01306/DISA Submitted 28 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  To discharge Condition 8 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 9 (Hedgehog Recovery), 11 (Biodiversity Improvements and LEMP) of decision 24/01306/FUL dated 1st October 2025 for extensions to existing commercial premises

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 10 docs

• Land To Rear Of 81 - 111 Brook Street Soham Cambridgeshire

  21/01048/HYBM Submitted 2 Aug 2021 400 yards away

  Hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 81 Brook Street and the provision of a new site and replacement bungalow along with outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of up to 80 new homes (including affordable housing), public open space and associated infrastructure

  Granted Full applications Demolition 215 docs
  Major scheme

• Land South East Of 47 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire

  25/00544/BNGD Submitted 26 Jan 2026 0.3 miles away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~23 Mar

  To discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 10 November 2025 for 25/00544/FUL Construction of 1No private detached dwelling, altered access and associated works

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00848/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land North Of 26 Bluebell Road Isleham Cambridgeshire

  Outline planning permission for residential development of 5 dwellings, with associated external works (All matters reserved apart from access)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/00025/SCREEN Decided

  Hainey Farm Barway Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5TZ

  SCREENING OPINION - Prior to agricultural prior approval application for a reservoir

  Received 19 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00753/ESO Awaiting decision

  Land At High Flyer Farm North Of Apollo Chase Ely Cambridgeshire

  Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access, for mixed use development consisting of residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 1,607 dwellings, Ely Country Park extension, community allotment/orchard, flexible employment uses (B2, B8 and E(g)ii & iii), demolition of modern agricultural buildings, engineering and site works, landscaping, drainage and other associated infrastructure

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00110/OUT Granted

  7 Orchard Way Burwell Cambridge CB25 0EQ

  End-terrace self-build two storey, two bed unit with associated access and parking arrangements

  Received 30 Jan, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 25/01206/RMM Granted

  Land At High Flyer Farm North Of Kings Avenue Ely Cambridgeshire

  Reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for 536 dwellings (Phase 3) following outline planning permission 11/01077/ESO

  Received 10 Nov, published by the council 13 Sep 2026 Outline