Cherry Hinton planning approval rate
Cherry Hinton ward in Cambridge has a 89.0% approval rate based on 136 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.0%
ward approval rate
136
Decisions
121
Approved
15
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average
Cherry Hinton is 3.4 percentage points below the Cambridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Cherry Hinton compares
Cherry Hinton ward
89.0%
Cambridge overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Cherry Hinton
Demolish existing rear extension. Single storey rear extension. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Demolition of garage, single storey rear and side extensions and two storey side · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Single storey front extension, single storey side and rear extension and first f · Thu 20 Aug 2026
Installation of 462 roof-mounted Solar PV panels to a total system size of 208 k · Wed 19 Aug 2026
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