Shelford planning approval rate
Shelford ward in Cambridge has a 91.8% approval rate based on 376 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.8%
ward approval rate
376
Decisions
345
Approved
31
Refused
92.9%
Cambridge average
Shelford is broadly in line with the Cambridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Shelford compares
Shelford ward
91.8%
Cambridge overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in Shelford
T1 - Cypress - Fell due to damage being caused to boundary wall. · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Roof extension including rebuilding of roof with increase in ridge height. Dorme · Mon 01 Jun 2026
Single storey rear and side extension to replace existing side conservatory · Thu 28 May 2026
Proposed first floor side and front extensions with associated works · Tue 26 May 2026
Erection of a steel portal framed building · Fri 22 May 2026
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