550 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JL

Awaiting decision 26/01139/HFUL

Council

Cambridge

Date received

16 Apr 2026

Date validated

16 Apr 2026

Postcode

CB1 3JL

Description

Part single, part two storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage.

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8/10

Planning Authority Score

#15 of 282

Cambridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 282. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Cambridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #92 of 282

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #95 of 282

90%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (71%) #41 of 282

26%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #33 of 282

77%

Minor dwellings approved

87 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

41 decided

1,034

Total decisions

94 refused in 2025