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Cambridge Ward planning approval rate

Cambridge Ward ward in Sefton has a 91.0% approval rate based on 221 planning decisions. Sefton overall: 88.0%.

Last updated: August 2026

91.0%
ward approval rate
221
Decisions
201
Approved
20
Refused
88.0%
Sefton average

Cambridge Ward sits slightly above the Sefton average, with a 3.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Cambridge Ward compares

Cambridge Ward ward (221 decided)
91.0%
Sefton overall (7,121 decided)
88.0%
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Recent decisions in Cambridge Ward

Outline planning application for a proposed four storey building comprising of u · Wed 08 Jul 2026
Refused
Extension to a detached garage for use as a dog grooming studio · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Approved
Creation of a single storey infill extension and external rear terrace incorpora · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Approved
Proposed single storey rear and side extension, including steps, raised patio an · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Change of use from C1 (Hotel) to C2 (Residential Care Facility). The facility is · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved

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