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Caxton & Papworth planning approval rate

Caxton & Papworth ward in Cambridge has a 94.3% approval rate based on 230 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 93.0%.

Last updated: August 2026

94.3%
ward approval rate
230
Decisions
217
Approved
13
Refused
93.0%
Cambridge average

Caxton & Papworth is broadly in line with the Cambridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Caxton & Papworth compares

Caxton & Papworth ward (230 decided)
94.3%
Cambridge overall (8,530 decided)
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Caxton & Papworth

Non material amendment on application 24/04673/S73 for installation of patio doo ยท Thu 18 Jun 2026
Approved

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