3 Greenhills Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5DA

1. 15 Sep 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Cumberland House 48 Regal Drive Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BE

  24/01306/DISA Submitted 28 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  To discharge Condition 8 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 9 (Hedgehog Recovery), 11 (Biodiversity Improvements and LEMP) of decision 24/01306/FUL dated 1st October 2025 for extensions to existing commercial premises

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 10 docs

• Land North Of Blackberry Lane Soham

  26/00135/OUM Submitted 5 Feb 2026 200 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  The erection of up to 35 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space, vehicular access and parking provision. All matters reserved aside from access

  Awaiting decision Outline 64 docs
  Major scheme

• Land East Of 1 Dace Drive Soham Cambridgeshire

  26/00065/FUM Submitted 21 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

  Full planning application for 14no. affordable dwellings

  Awaiting decision Full applications 60 docs
  Major scheme

• Land To Rear Of 81 - 111 Brook Street Soham Cambridgeshire

  21/01048/HYBM Submitted 2 Aug 2021 250 yards away

  Hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 81 Brook Street and the provision of a new site and replacement bungalow along with outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of up to 80 new homes (including affordable housing), public open space and associated infrastructure

  Granted Full applications Demolition 215 docs
  Major scheme

• Land To Rear Of 81 - 111 Brook Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AE

  26/00973/VARM Submitted 11 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), 13 (access details), 15 (roads/footways/cycleways), 34 (access details) and 36 (roads/footways/cycleways) of planning application 21/01048/HYBM dated 17 October 2024 for hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 81 Brook Street and the provision of a new site and replacement bungalow along with outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of up to 80 new homes (including affordable housing), public open space and associated infrastructure)

  Awaiting decision Amendments Demolition 15 docs
  Major scheme

• Land South East Of 47 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire

  25/00544/BNGD Submitted 26 Jan 2026 400 yards away

  To discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 10 November 2025 for 25/00544/FUL Construction of 1No private detached dwelling, altered access and associated works

  Decided Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  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