Agricultural Building To The Rear Of 38 Histon Road Cottenham Cambridgeshire

Awaiting decision 26/01662/NMA1
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).

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