The Viva Theatre Spencer Drove Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 6EE

1. 10 Sep 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 21 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 November 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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• 68 Mereside Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XE

  21/00617/FUL Submitted 10 May 2021 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey front extension and formation of parking space to front. Similar proposal to those approved under 21/00089/FUL

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Windermere Lodge 51 Mereside Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5EE

  26/00616/FUL Submitted 4 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Demolition of existing conservatory to allow for erection of a single storey extension to rear and side along with internal additions and alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• Soham Joinery 119 Mereside Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5EG

  21/00913/FUL Submitted 7 Jul 2021 400 yards away

  Residential development of two four bed and two five bed houses, garage, access and associated site works

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 19 docs

• 120 Mereside Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5EG

  24/01086/FUL Submitted 15 Oct 2024 400 yards away

  Single storey side & rear extensions with internal additions & alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Bittern Grove Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5FR

  21/00847/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2021 0.3 miles away

  Extension above existing single storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Revised design of previously approved 20/00897/FUL

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Thorn Close Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5EH

  26/00879/CLP Submitted 18 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Erection of single storey extension with mono pitch roof

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 5 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