31A East Fen Common Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JH

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

This application is with East Cambridgeshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year East Cambridgeshire decided full applications in a median of 90 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 20 East Fen Common Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JH

  21/00807/FUL Submitted 25 May 2021 100 yards away

  Construction or rear dormer, raising the front gable, new front dormer, demolition of the garage & construction of new flat roof garage

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Demolition 20 docs

• 153 Paddock Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  24/00642/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2024 250 yards away

  Part two storey and single storey extensions to side and rear, seperate garage and porch to front

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Rear Of Health Centre Brewhouse Lane Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JD

  19/01600/DISA Submitted 19 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  To discharge Condition 29 (programme of archaeological work) of decision dated 5 June 2026 for 19/01600/ESO Outline planning application for up to 540 dwellings, a medical centre (E(e) use class), and up to 1,600 sqm GIA of use classes: E (a)(b)(c)(e)(f)(g) sui generis (r) hot food takeaway, F1,and F2 and associated highways and infrastructure works, drainage, open space and landscaping, with all matters reserved save for Phase 1 and 3B including landscaping, drainage, infrastructure works and open space, and access (including highways and infrastructure works) via a new roundabout to the A142, and new access points to the NE boundary of Staploe Medical Centre, the former garden centre, and to the boundary of land between East Fen Common and Cornwell Close

  Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs
  Major scheme

• 111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  26/01016/CLP Submitted 22 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  26/00792/CLP Submitted 23 Jul 2026 450 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights, and erection of porch

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  26/00793/HEN Submitted 23 Jul 2026 450 yards away

  Erection of single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 6.0m, has a maximum height of 3.5m and an eaves height of 2.5m

  Decided Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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