Agricultural Building To The Rear Of 38 Histon Road Cottenham Cambridgeshire

Awaiting decision 26/01662/NMA1
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
CB24 8UD

Description

Non material amendment on ref: 25/00054/REM for the following: Removal of dental decorative brick detailing at eaves, reduction in the window head brick courses from four to three in order to simplify the facade treatment, replace stone door door surrounds to House Type 3A and Maisonettes 1 and 2 are omitted and replaced with a canopy, proposed additional window at first-floor level to Maisonette 2 to break up the brick at First Floor and additional window in apartment block stair core (refer to rear elevation).

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