Longstanton planning approval rate
Longstanton ward in Cambridge has a 94.8% approval rate based on 154 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
94.8%
ward approval rate
154
Decisions
146
Approved
8
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average
Longstanton sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Longstanton compares
Longstanton ward
94.8%
Cambridge overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Longstanton
Erection of 1 No. chalet style dwelling. · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Reserved Matters application for Parcel 2C to provide 409 dwellings including Di · Tue 01 Sep 2026
Conversion of existing detached garage to form ancillary residential accommodati · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Demolition of existing buildings, construction of new Class E retail foodstore, · Thu 27 Aug 2026
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