Ely East planning approval rate
Ely East ward in East Cambridgeshire has a 93.0% approval rate based on 876 planning decisions. East Cambridgeshire overall: 90.5%.
Last updated: March 2026
93.0%
ward approval rate
876
Decisions
815
Approved
61
Refused
90.5%
East Cambridgeshire average
Ely East sits slightly above the East Cambridgeshire average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Ely East compares
Ely East ward
93.0%
East Cambridgeshire overall
90.5%
Planning in East Cambridgeshire? Check your postcode to see approval rates specific to your ward and street.
Recent decisions in Ely East
Convert an existing class E unit into C3 dwelling. Single storey rear extension, · Mon 02 Mar 2026
Single storey extension to rear, roof window, external and internal alterations · Fri 27 Feb 2026
Replacement garden studio · Wed 25 Feb 2026
Single storey extension to rear, part garage conversion, internal and external a · Mon 16 Feb 2026
Partial demolition of WC, erection of single storey extension and internal renov · Fri 13 Feb 2026
What gets approved near your property?
In East Cambridgeshire, 1 in 11 applications are refused. Your PlanningLens Pro Report gives you 17 pages of intelligence specific to your property:
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✓ Common refusal reasons in East Cambridgeshire
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,928 decisions.