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Bar Hill planning approval rate

Bar Hill ward in Cambridge has a 89.7% approval rate based on 29 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.

Last updated: September 2026

89.7%
ward approval rate
29
Decisions
26
Approved
3
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average

Bar Hill is 2.7 percentage points below the Cambridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Bar Hill compares

Bar Hill ward (29 decided)
89.7%
Cambridge overall (4,752 decided)
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Bar Hill

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. ยท Mon 17 Aug 2026
Approved

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