Shepreth Research Park 29 Station Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire

Awaiting decision 26/01721/PRIOR
Council
Date received
7 May 2026
Date validated
7 May 2026
Postcode
SG8 6GB

Description

Demolition of the existing single detached EX1 Building (formerly Use Class B1, now Class E) on the site and the introduction of a new single building comprising a purpose-built detached block of flats containing 25 units (Use Class C3).

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