Downfield Farm Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH Data via plota.co.uk
26/00406/VARM - Variation of condition Major application
Approved
Proposal
To remove condition 3 (details of layout, scale, landscaping and appearance of the community facility (whether for delivery of a community building or alternatively residential dwellings)) of previously approved 21/00291/OUM for outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 210 dwellings (including self-build and affordable housing), 1 community building, and associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except access… Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
13 Apr 2026
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Consultation
9 Jun 2026
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Approved
9 Jun 2026
Approved on 9 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 14
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 1
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 9
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PARISH COUNCIL Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 29 May 2026
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TREE OFFICER Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 18 May 2026
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HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 7 May 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 29 Apr 2026
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DESIGNING OUT CRIME OFFICER Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 28 Apr 2026
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ANGLIAN WATER Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 23 Apr 2026
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Consultee List
DC Consultations · 22 Apr 2026
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Neighbour List
DC Neighbour Letter · 22 Apr 2026
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Neighbour List
DC Neighbour Letter · 22 Apr 2026
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Important details
- Council
- East Cambridgeshire
- Application type
- Variation of condition Major application
- Postcode
- CB7 5AH
- Received
- 13 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Soham South
- Parish
- Soham
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 13 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Approve
- Decision date
- 9 Jun 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14771826
- Neighbours
- 22 Apr 2026
- Consultation
- 9 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 14 May 2026
- Site notice
- 23 Apr 2026
- Press notice
- 30 Apr 2026
Historical activity at this location
46 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Construction of four dwellings with associated infrastructure (in connection with the res…
2025
Construction of four dwellings with associated infrastructure (in connection with the res…
2021
Approved
Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 210 dw…
2021
Approved
Outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 210 dw…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 23 (travel plan) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 2023 fo…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 23 (travel plan) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 2023 fo…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 24 (fire hydrants) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 2023…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 24 (fire hydrants) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 2023…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 8 (contamination) of decision dated 31 October 2023 for 21/00291/O…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 9 (Remediation Scheme) 10 (agreed timetable of works) of decision…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 8 (contamination) of decision dated 31 October 2023 for 21/00291/O…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 9 (Remediation Scheme) 10 (agreed timetable of works) of decision…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 6 (CEMP) 11 (Future management and maintenance of streets) 16 (was…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 7 (piling mitigation) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 20…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 6 (CEMP) 11 (Future management and maintenance of streets) 16 (was…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 7 (piling mitigation) of decision 21/00291/OUM dated 31 October 20…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 6 (soft landscaping maintenance scheme) of decision 24/00306/RMM d…
2025
Approved
To discharge Condition 6 (soft landscaping maintenance scheme) of decision 24/00306/RMM d…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 17 (arboricultural method statement) of decision 21/00291/OUM date…
2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 17 (arboricultural method statement) of decision 21/00291/OUM date…
2024
Approved
To discharge Conditions 13 (foul drainage) and 15 (surface water drainage) of decision da…
2024
Approved
To discharge Conditions 13 (foul drainage) and 15 (surface water drainage) of decision da…
2024
Refused
Non material amendment to previously approved 21/00291/OUM for Outline application for th…
2024
Refused
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2024
Approved
To discharge Condition 14 (phasing plan) of decision dated 31 October 2023 for 21/00291/O…
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Nearby activity
2022
Approved
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T183: Holm Oak - Reduce crown spread by 1.5m-2m to clear neighbouring property
2022
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T183: Holm Oak - Reduce crown spread by 1.5m-2m to clear neighbouring property
2021
Approved
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2021
Approved
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Residential development for the construction of up to 2 dwellings and partial demolition…
2022
Refused
32 Celandine View Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DP
Change of use of part of garage to private office and storage (retrospective)
2022
Refused
32 Celandine View Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DP
Change of use of part of garage to private office and storage (retrospective)
2022
Approved
The Cemetery Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
T203 Box - Reduce to 3m in height and reduce the spread by 1 to 1.5m T204 Yew - Crown rai…
2022
Approved
The Cemetery Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
T203 Box - Reduce to 3m in height and reduce the spread by 1 to 1.5m T204 Yew - Crown rai…
2022
Approved
The Cemetery Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
T202 Lawson Cypress - Crown lift to 3.5m as this will allow more light to pass under its…
2022
Approved
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T202 Lawson Cypress - Crown lift to 3.5m as this will allow more light to pass under its…
2021
Approved
The Lodge 50 Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
H1 Leyland Cypress hedge - Remove and replace with a fence the hedge is bare in places an…
2021
Approved
The Lodge 50 Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
H1 Leyland Cypress hedge - Remove and replace with a fence the hedge is bare in places an…
2019
Approved
The Cemetery Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire
T1 Holm Oak - Fell T2 Cherry - Fell - Both trees recommended for removal by structural en…
2019
Approved
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2018
Approved
58B Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
Proposed Outbuilding
2018
Approved
58B Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
Proposed Outbuilding
2017
Approved
52A Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
One dwelling with attached garage using existing access
2017
Approved
52A Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
One dwelling with attached garage using existing access
2017
Approved
58B Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH
Single storey rear extension
2016
Approved
18 Celandine View Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DP
Single storey rear extension and new chimney to side
2016
Approved
18 Celandine View Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DP
Single storey rear extension and new chimney to side
East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#84 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings
East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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East Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #186 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #52 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #87 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
137 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
26 decided
725
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025
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Downfield Farm Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AH