Melbourn planning approval rate
Melbourn ward in Cambridge has a 89.3% approval rate based on 261 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.3%
ward approval rate
261
Decisions
233
Approved
28
Refused
93.0%
Cambridge average
Melbourn is 3.7 percentage points below the Cambridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Melbourn compares
Melbourn ward
89.3%
Cambridge overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Melbourn
A single-storey rear extension projecting 6.0m · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Demolition of the existing single detached EX1 Building (formerly Use Class B1, · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Erection of 1no self-build dwelling. · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension. · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing garage and storage shed. Single storey side and rear exte · Fri 12 Jun 2026
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