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Caxton & Papworth planning approval rate

Caxton & Papworth ward in Cambridge has a 93.1% approval rate based on 160 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 90.4%.

Last updated: March 2026

93.1%
ward approval rate
160
Decisions
149
Approved
11
Refused
90.4%
Cambridge average

Caxton & Papworth sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 2.7 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Caxton & Papworth compares

Caxton & Papworth ward (160 decided)
93.1%
Cambridge overall (5,770 decided)
90.4%
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Recent decisions in Caxton & Papworth

Single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory · Fri 23 Apr 2021
Approved
T1 Oak to remove (reason: clay shrinkage subsidence damage at neighbouring prope · Thu 08 Apr 2021
Approved
Demolition of existing conservatory and boot room and the construction of a sing · Wed 07 Apr 2021
Approved
Demolition of existing front and side extension and erection of single storey fr · Wed 31 Mar 2021
Approved
Conversion and extension of outbuilding adjacent to 15 Cotterells Lane and remov · Tue 30 Mar 2021
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 5,770 decisions.

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