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Dormer approval rate in Cambridge

Cambridge approved 96.9% of dormer applications, based on 589 decisions analysed.

Last updated: September 2026

96.9%
dormer approval rate
589
Dormer decisions
571
Approved
18
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge overall

Dormer applications are approved more often than the Cambridge average (92.4%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How dormer compares in Cambridge

Dormer (589 decided)
96.9%
Cambridge all applications (4,752 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Cambridge

Rear Extension (2,099 decided)
96.5%
Garage / Parking (1,595 decided)
95.0%
Side Extension (1,248 decided)
96.3%
Outbuilding (799 decided)
96.9%
Loft Conversion (545 decided)
94.3%
Front Extension (490 decided)
95.9%
81.6%
Extension (General) (471 decided)
93.8%
New Build (451 decided)
89.4%
Wraparound Extension (383 decided)
97.1%
Conservatory (345 decided)
98.6%
Annex (226 decided)
93.8%
Basement (108 decided)
98.1%
100.0%
HMO (81 decided)
85.2%
Flat Conversion (12 decided)
100.0%
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