Shepreth Research Park 29 Station Road Shepreth Cambridgeshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/01721/PRIOR - Prior Approval Refused

Proposal

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). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Consultation
20 May 2026
Refused
8 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 8 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

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Important details

Application type
Prior Approval
Postcode
SG8 6GB
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Melbourn
Parish
Shepreth CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Refused
Decision date
8 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Carter Jonas LLP

Consultation & key dates

Site notice
20 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#25 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #24 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #60 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
215 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,509
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026