1 - 19 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EY

Awaiting decision 26/01559/LBC
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
CB1 1EY

Description

Installation of photovoltaic panel arrays on the rear pitched roofs and structural upgrades along with battery system and associated infrastructure.

7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#26 of 282

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #83 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #57 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #64 of 282
85%
Minor dwellings approved
226 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,516
Total decisions
112 refused in 2025