West Chesterton planning approval rate
West Chesterton ward in Cambridge has a 93.6% approval rate based on 264 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 92.9%.
Last updated: June 2026
93.6%
ward approval rate
264
Decisions
247
Approved
17
Refused
92.9%
Cambridge average
West Chesterton is broadly in line with the Cambridge average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How West Chesterton compares
West Chesterton ward
93.6%
Cambridge overall
92.9%
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Recent decisions in West Chesterton
Construction of new rear roof dormer, alteration of rear pitched roof to flat ro · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Change of Use from 5-BedroomHMO to 7-Bedroom (7 Person) HMO. · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Single storey rear extension including solar panels, alter existing rear pitched · Tue 02 Jun 2026
Alterations to the college Chapel to improve the lighting, fire detection and au · Tue 26 May 2026
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