Newnham planning approval rate
Newnham ward in Cambridge has a 97.0% approval rate based on 400 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 93.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
97.0%
ward approval rate
400
Decisions
388
Approved
12
Refused
93.0%
Cambridge average
Newnham sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 4.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Newnham compares
Newnham ward
97.0%
Cambridge overall
93.0%
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Recent decisions in Newnham
Cotoneaster - Reduce height and spread on all sides by 1.5m and shape round.Yew · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Beech reduce height by 2 - 2.5m and reduce spread on all sides by 2m and shape r · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Single storey extension to north elevation for external materials store · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Installation of an EV charger to the north wall of annexe. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Convert existing garage into habitable living space and convert flat roof to sin · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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