48 Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BP Data via plota.co.uk

26/01177/HFUL - Householder Works/Extension Withdrawn
Extensions & alterationsSolar & renewables

Proposal

Two storey side/rear extension including garage door to front. Installation of solar panels to side elevation and rooflights to front and rear. Installation of fence to front boundary. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Apr 2026
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Validated
7 Apr 2026
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Withdrawn
2 Jun 2026

Withdrawn on 2 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Documents 16

Statements & assessments 3

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Design and Access Statement · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY STATEMENT Application Information · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Superseded Documents · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF LOCATION PLAN Superseded Documents · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE PLAN EXISTING Superseded Documents · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF WITHDRAWAL REQUEST Agent / Applicant Comments · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF PARISH Consultee Comments · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Consultee Comments · 29 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF MAP OF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOURS Neighbour/Consultee Notification List · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF CONFIRMATION OF WITHDRAWAL Application Officer Correspondence · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DESCRIPTION AMENDMENT AGREEMENT Application Information · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INVALID LETTER Application Information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Householder Works/Extension
Postcode
SG8 6BP
Received
6 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Melbourn
Parish
Melbourn CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jun 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
2 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for dropped kerb and new driveway to front, erection…
25/04664/CL2PD
2025 Approved
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for dropped kerb and new driveway to front, erection…
25/04664/CL2PD
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
10 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Roof extension incorporating raising of ridge height, 3no. front dormers, 1no. rear dorme…
25/03689/HFUL
2025 Approved
10 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Roof extension incorporating raising of ridge height, 3no. front dormers, 1no. rear dorme…
25/03689/HFUL
2025 Approved
8 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
T1: Yew - Remove 1no. partially failed branch at 5 metres
25/1063/TTPO
2025 Approved
8 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
T1: Yew - Remove 1no. partially failed branch at 5 metres
25/1063/TTPO
2025 Approved
12 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
Sycamore X 2 - Reduce the height up to 4m (Tall tree) , Reduce height up to 3m (Short tre…
25/0332/TTPO
2025 Approved
12 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
Sycamore X 2 - Reduce the height up to 4m (Tall tree) , Reduce height up to 3m (Short tre…
25/0332/TTPO
2024 Withdrawn
10 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Demolition of existing dwelling followed by erection of two no two storey 4bed detached d…
24/03535/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
10 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Demolition of existing dwelling followed by erection of two no two storey 4bed detached d…
24/03535/FUL
2024 Approved
United Reformed Church Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire
Norway Maple - cut back overhanging branches in lower canopy by approx 2m back to boundary
24/1078/TTCA
2024 Approved
United Reformed Church Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire
Norway Maple - cut back overhanging branches in lower canopy by approx 2m back to boundary
24/1078/TTCA
2023 Approved
3 Lantern View Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6FJ
T1 Sycamore - Make new pollard at 50%. Approx. height of 12m from ground level due to ear…
23/1196/TTPO
2023 Approved
3 Lantern View Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6FJ
T1 Sycamore - Make new pollard at 50%. Approx. height of 12m from ground level due to ear…
23/1196/TTPO
2022 Approved
United Reformed Church Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BP
G.1 - Group of multiple Lime trees - Crown lift 5M from ground level and clear street lam…
22/1442/TTCA
2022 Approved
United Reformed Church Orchard Road Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BP
G.1 - Group of multiple Lime trees - Crown lift 5M from ground level and clear street lam…
22/1442/TTCA
2022 Approved
8 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
T1 Yew tree - pruning of particularly long straggly branches (see photographs) up to 2m…
22/1042/TTPO
2022 Approved
8 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
T1 Yew tree - pruning of particularly long straggly branches (see photographs) up to 2m…
22/1042/TTPO
2022 Approved
The Old Orchard Chapel Lane Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Single storey rear extension
22/02390/HFUL
2022 Approved
The Old Orchard Chapel Lane Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
Single storey rear extension
22/02390/HFUL
2022 Approved
5 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
A Elder - Tree too large for its current location causing shading on property. Reduce cro…
22/0684/TTCA
2022 Approved
5 Chapel Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6BN
A Elder - Tree too large for its current location causing shading on property. Reduce cro…
22/0684/TTCA
2017 Approved
3 Lantern View Melbourn SG8 6FJ
Sycamore (T.1) Reduce to previous pruning cuts because of excessive shading to owners and…
S/3215/17/TP
2017 Approved
12 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
Sycamore trees - reduce crown by 30% - excessive shading T1 T2 and T3
S/2065/17/TP
2017 Approved
12 Pryors Orchard Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6UT
Sycamore trees - reduce crown by 30% - excessive shading T1 T2 and T3
S/2065/17/TP
2016 Approved
Apple Tree Cottage 50A Orchard Road Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6BP
Single Storey Rear Extension to Replace Conservatory Replace Rear Window with Double Door…
S/3280/16/FL
2016 Approved
Apple Tree Cottage 50A Orchard Road Melbourn Royston Cambridgeshire SG8 6BP
Single Storey Rear Extension to Replace Conservatory Replace Rear Window with Double Door…
S/3280/16/FL
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #108 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 296
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #21 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #34 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,014
Total decisions
100 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings