21 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01371/HFUL - Householder Works/Extension Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Single storey front and rear extensions. Addition of windows and relocation of door at side elevation. Removal of chimney and installation of sun tube to roof. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Apr 2026
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Consultation
1 May 2026
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Approved
5 Jun 2026

Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF OFFICER REPORT Application Committee / Delegated Report · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 5 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 2

PDF FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF PARISH Consultee Comments · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF MAP OF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOURS Neighbour/Consultee Notification List · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Application Press/Site Notices · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DESCRIPTION AMENDMENT AGREEMENT Application Information · 17 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF INVALID LETTER Application Information · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Cottenham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
South Cambridgeshire
Application type
Householder Works/Extension
Postcode
CB24 8UN
Received
17 Apr 2026
Validated
17 Apr 2026
Ward
Cottenham
Parish
Cottenham CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
5 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
GREG SABERTON DESIGN

How this decision compares

Decided in 49 days from validation, 4 days faster than South Cambridgeshire's median of 53 for extensions. Approved, as 96% of extensions here are.

87%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
386decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by South Cambridgeshire in the last twelve months, from validation. South Cambridgeshire decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Site or press notice
1 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2020 Approved
5 Ellis Close Cottenham CB24 8UN
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.
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2020 Approved
Land At 13 Ellis Close Cottenham CB24 8UN
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20/02234/REM
2020 Approved
Land At 13 Ellis Close Cottenham CB24 8UN
Approval of matters reserved for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale follow…
20/02234/REM
2020
5 Ellis Close Cottenham CB24 8UN
Erection of a two storey side extension and a single storey rear extension.
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2019 Withdrawn
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Approval of matters reserved for access appearance landscaping layout and scale following…
S/4384/19/RM
2019 Withdrawn
13 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Approval of matters reserved for access appearance landscaping layout and scale following…
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2019 Approved
25 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Single storey rear extension
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2019 Approved
25 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Single storey rear extension
S/4539/19/FL
2019 Approved
5 Rampton Road Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UL
Single storey side extension
S/4288/19/FL
2019 Approved
5 Rampton Road Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UL
Single storey side extension
S/4288/19/FL
2019 Approved
12 Rampton Road Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UL
Two storey rear extension and cladding and rendering to existing dwelling
S/2532/19/FL
2019 Approved
12 Rampton Road Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UL
Two storey rear extension and cladding and rendering to existing dwelling
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2018 Approved
17 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Extension and Loft Conversion
S/3744/18/FL
2018 Approved
17 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Extension and Loft Conversion
S/3744/18/FL
2018 Approved
13 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Outline planning permission for two dwellings with all matters reserved
S/0582/18/OL
2018 Approved
13 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Outline planning permission for two dwellings with all matters reserved
S/0582/18/OL
2017 Approved
15 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Single storey side and rear extension
S/4422/17/FL
2017 Approved
15 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB24 8UN
Single storey side and rear extension
S/4422/17/FL
2017 Approved
7 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Rear single storey extension and new covered entrance porch following part demolition of…
S/2046/17/FL
2017 Approved
7 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Rear single storey extension and new covered entrance porch following part demolition of…
S/2046/17/FL
2016 Approved
6 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Demolition of Single Storey Garage to be Replaced with Side and Rear Single Storey Extens…
S/3289/16/FL
2016 Approved
6 Ellis Close Cottenham Cambridge CB24 8UN
Demolition of Single Storey Garage to be Replaced with Side and Rear Single Storey Extens…
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2020 Decided
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Submission of details required by condition 6 (Cycle shed) of planning permission 20/0223…
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South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#25 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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South Cambridgeshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #24 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #60 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
215 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,509
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings