Newnham planning approval rate
Newnham ward in Cambridge has a 96.9% approval rate based on 388 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
96.9%
ward approval rate
388
Decisions
376
Approved
12
Refused
92.9%
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
96.9%
Cambridge overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Newnham
1 x Lime - Cut back spread of middle and lower canopy on west side only by 2m to · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Remedial repair works to the river walls at Queens' College, including the repoi · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Renewal of the lead roof covering and thermal improvements to the north west cor · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Removal of shared rear chimney stack. · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Demolition of conservatory and erection of replacement conservatory to rear/side · Thu 04 Jun 2026
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