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Soham South planning approval rate

Soham South ward in East Cambridgeshire has a 91.5% approval rate based on 683 planning decisions. East Cambridgeshire overall: 90.5%.

Last updated: March 2026

91.5%
ward approval rate
683
Decisions
625
Approved
58
Refused
90.5%
East Cambridgeshire average

Soham South is broadly in line with the East Cambridgeshire average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Soham South compares

Soham South ward (683 decided)
91.5%
East Cambridgeshire overall (10,928 decided)
90.5%
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Recent decisions in Soham South

Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension with parapet walls along with in · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Approved
Repairs to weighbridge attached to side of building following vehicle impact · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Approved
New windows and doors, demolition of rear single storey structure, instillation · Tue 03 Feb 2026
Approved
Two storey side extension to existing bungalow · Fri 30 Jan 2026
Refused
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and · Fri 19 Dec 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 10,928 decisions.

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