12 Orchard Estate Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JP

Awaiting decision 26/01608/FUL

Extensions & alterations

Council

South Cambridgeshire

Date received

28 Apr 2026

Date validated

28 Apr 2026

Postcode

CB1 3JP

Description

Retrospective erection of two outbuildings in rear garden to be used as ancillary storage.

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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