Soham South planning approval rate
Soham South ward in East Cambridgeshire has a 91.7% approval rate based on 727 planning decisions. East Cambridgeshire overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
91.7%
ward approval rate
727
Decisions
667
Approved
60
Refused
87.5%
East Cambridgeshire average
Soham South sits slightly above the East Cambridgeshire average, with a 4.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Soham South compares
Soham South ward
91.7%
East Cambridgeshire overall
87.5%
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Recent decisions in Soham South
Proposed first floor rear extension, roof alterations to existing flat roof, fen · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights, and erection of porch · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Replacement roof · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 6 · Wed 02 Sep 2026
Barn conversion to home office and gym with the inclusion of solar panels · Wed 26 Aug 2026
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