36 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HE

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by East Cambridgeshire

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 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.

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• 40 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HE

  26/00036/ADI Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  External illuminated sign, together with vinyl window advertisement

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 18-20 High Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5HE

  25/00134/DISA Submitted 18 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  To discharge Condition 3 (external materials) of decision 25/00134/FUL dated 5 June 2025 for demolition of existing single storey, flat-roofed storage area. Subdivision of existing commercial unit to create two units including alterations to existing shopfront to create additional entrance. Part change of use and single and first floor level extensions to create 1 new flat, new ground floor openings and associated works

  Granted Conditions Extension Demolition +1 4 docs
  Domestic

• 58 Paddock Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  21/00202/FUL Submitted 23 Feb 2021 150 yards away

  Construction of 1no. two bedroom, single storey detached dwelling (Re-submission)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 36 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 White Hart Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JQ

  24/00566/CLE Submitted 23 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  House of multiple occupation in excess of ten years

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• 5A White Hart Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JQ

  24/00646/TRE Submitted 23 Sep 2024 200 yards away

  T1 Box Elder Maple - Reduce crown spread by up to 2m to provide 2m clearance from neighbouring property, raise crown clearance to 3m from ground level with ongoing consent to maintain the clearances on a yearly cycle as required.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA

  26/00792/CLP Submitted 23 Jul 2026 200 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

• 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