Cottenham planning approval rate
Cottenham ward in Cambridge has a 90.9% approval rate based on 197 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
90.9%
ward approval rate
197
Decisions
179
Approved
18
Refused
93.0%
Cambridge average
Cottenham is 2.1 percentage points below the Cambridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Cottenham compares
Cottenham ward
90.9%
Cambridge overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Cottenham
221- Lime: Crown lift over house roof to give 2 metres clearance. Trunk bifurcat · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Erection of a single self-build dwelling. · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Single storey extension to main building, adjoining with existing kayak shelter · Thu 11 Jun 2026
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