26 Chestnut Way Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2YR

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 22 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

East Cambridgeshire granted permission on 22 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 24 Laurel Close Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2BN

  18/01486/NMAA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment to previously approved 18/01486/FUL for Single storey rear extension

  Decided Amendments Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Sutton Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AQ

  26/00514/FUL Submitted 12 May 2026 200 yards away

  Erection of single-storey porch

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Witcham Road Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2AG

  24/01105/FUL Submitted 21 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and garden room

  Granted Full applications Extension 14 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Rear Of 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJ

  26/00391/DISA Submitted 18 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  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

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 8 docs

• Land Rear Of 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJ

  26/00391/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  Construction of 1No. detached 1 and 1/2 storey self build property

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 34 docs

• 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJ

  25/01344/DISA Submitted 18 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  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

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00900/CLP Granted

  Langdale 15 Marroway Lane Witchford Cambridgeshire CB6 2HU

  Erection of single storey rear extension

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01016/CLP Awaiting decision

  111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  Two hip to gable extensions, with rear dormer, skylights, and front porch.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00841/CLE Granted

  70 Black Horse Drove Littleport Cambridgeshire CB6 1EG

  Certificate of Lawfulness to demonstrate the lawful commencement of building works permitted under 24/00480/FUL for Partial demolition of existing dwelling to retain outbuilding and erection of replacement dwelling

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  Received 18 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Lawful development