40 Elm Close Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JH

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 24 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Pending Decision

   Previously Pending Consideration.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   East Cambridgeshire took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 8 Elm Close Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JH

  21/00580/FUL Submitted 12 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Shed/outbuilding at the bottom of the garden to be used as a Golf Simulator Studio (Retrospective)

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Brambly Hedge 4 Briery Fields Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JP

  26/00995/TPO Submitted 17 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce in height and shape by 1.5-2 meters, maintaining a good form, to maintain in its current location

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 4 Field End Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2XE

  24/00604/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2024 300 yards away

  Single storey extension to rear and associated works

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 2A Church View Witchford Cambridgeshire CB6 2HH

  26/00300/DISA Submitted 27 May 2026 300 yards away

  To discharge Condition 4 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00300/FUL dated 18th May 2026 for Single storey extension to rear and side

  Granted Conditions Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 Clover End Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2XD

  24/00720/FUL Submitted 15 Jul 2024 300 yards away

  Relocation of 4 existing and installation of 1 new air conditioning unit part retrospective

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Rackham C E Primary School Main Street Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HQ

  25/01346/CCA Submitted 10 Dec 2025 350 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~4 Feb

  Erection of a two-storey classroom block and new access ramp, refurbishment of MUGA, alterations and addition of new windows and doors on existing building and change of use of existing school building to form a mixed pre-school and school use

  Awaiting decision Other Windows or glazing 23 docs

• 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

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 12 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00683/FUL Refused

  Plum Tree House 195 The Street Kirtling Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9PD

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Full applications