Milton & Waterbeach planning approval rate
Milton & Waterbeach ward in Cambridge has a 96.2% approval rate based on 236 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
96.2%
ward approval rate
236
Decisions
227
Approved
9
Refused
92.9%
Cambridge average
Milton & Waterbeach sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 3.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Milton & Waterbeach compares
Milton & Waterbeach ward
96.2%
Cambridge overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Milton & Waterbeach
Single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
New front porch extension with WC. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Single storey extension to side and rear. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Single storey rear and side extensions. Render to existing walls to match. · Thu 21 May 2026
Enlargement of existing roller shutter door · Wed 20 May 2026
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