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Cambourne planning approval rate

Cambourne ward in Cambridge has a 95.8% approval rate based on 143 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.

Last updated: September 2026

95.8%
ward approval rate
143
Decisions
137
Approved
6
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average

Cambourne sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Cambourne compares

Cambourne ward (143 decided)
95.8%
Cambridge overall (4,752 decided)
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Cambourne

Replacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved
Replacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved
Replacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved
Replacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved
Replacement timber windows and rear conservatory with new uPVC to match existing · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Approved

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