What percentage of planning applications does Cambridge approve?

Cambridge approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 8,664 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Cambridge decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 8,664 planning decisions published by Cambridge.

What is the refusal rate for Cambridge planning applications?

Cambridge refuses approximately 7% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Cambridge?

The average planning application in Cambridge takes 11.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 8,609 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Cambridge compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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yesterday

Internal and external alterations, installation of 2no fascia signs and 1no proj

26/02395/LBC · Market

Approved

yesterday

Addition of replacement cladding.

25/03733/FUL · Caxton & Papworth

Approved

4 days ago

Create a new first floor staircase to access the loft.

26/02463/LBC · Shelford

Approved

4 days ago

Outline application for the erection of a two storey one bed self/custom build d

26/01438/OUT · Arbury

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey part rear and part side extensions to create extended seating area

26/01322/FUL · Barrington

Approved

5 days ago

Erection of outbuilding in rear garden.

26/02529/HFUL · Cambourne

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed single storey rear extension plus garden outbuilding

26/02467/HFUL · West Chesterton

Approved

5 days ago

Removal of shed and construction of a single storey annexe building in rear gard

26/02447/HFUL · Romsey

Approved

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This page analyses 8,664 planning decisions made by Cambridge from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Cambridge planning approval rates page.

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