The Swaffhams planning approval rate
The Swaffhams ward in East Cambridgeshire has a 89.9% approval rate based on 79 planning decisions. East Cambridgeshire overall: 87.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
The Swaffhams sits slightly above the East Cambridgeshire average, with a 2.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How The Swaffhams compares
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Recent decisions in The Swaffhams
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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