Arbury planning approval rate
Arbury ward in Cambridge has a 91.2% approval rate based on 159 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
159
Decisions
145
Approved
14
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average
Arbury is broadly in line with the Cambridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Arbury compares
Arbury ward
91.2%
Cambridge overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Arbury
Single storey rear extension. · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Outline application for the erection of a two storey one bed self/custom build d · Fri 21 Aug 2026
Holm Oak adjacent to parking bays at entrance to Colwyn Close - fell. The tree i · Wed 19 Aug 2026
Erection of detached garage, following demolition of existing garage/single stor · Tue 18 Aug 2026
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