Sawston planning approval rate
Sawston ward in Cambridge has a 89.7% approval rate based on 145 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.4%.
Last updated: September 2026
89.7%
ward approval rate
145
Decisions
130
Approved
15
Refused
92.4%
Cambridge average
Sawston is 2.7 percentage points below the Cambridge average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Sawston compares
Sawston ward
89.7%
Cambridge overall
92.4%
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Recent decisions in Sawston
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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