71 Duchess Drive Newmarket Cambridgeshire CB8 8AJ

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 September 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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• 71 Duchess Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AJ

  26/00484/TPO Submitted 5 May 2026 50 yards away

  T1 and T2 Oak x2 - Reduce branches in the lower crown on the eastern aspect (garden side), shortening these in length by up to 2m and maintaining as best possible the tree's natural appearance. The reason for the work is to reduce the extent of the tree crowns over the parking area

  Granted Trees

• 71 Duchess Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AJ

  25/00647/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  New cartlodge attached to the existing dwelling with new fencing

  Granted Full applications 28 docs
  Domestic

• Beech House 79 Duchess Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AJ

  23/00057/TPO Submitted 16 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  G1 Group of 3 Beech trees - Crown lift to 3.5m from ground level.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 43 Meadow Lane Suffolk CB8 8FZ

  26/01028/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Single and two-storey side extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 8 The Shrubberies Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8JD

  25/01075/FUL Submitted 2 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• Owls Nest 5 Meadow Lane Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8FZ

  21/00849/TPO Submitted 3 Jun 2021 350 yards away

  G1 Sycamore x 4 - Crown lift to 3m above ground level in the orchard area F as shown on map

  Granted Trees 5 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