18 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

Awaiting decision 26/01686/PRIOR
Council
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
SG8 6HS

Description

Single storey rear extension. Maximum height to ridge: 3.90m Height to eaves: 2.45m Please note: As the site is situated on non-uniform, sloping ground, all height limits have been measured from the highest part of the surface of the ground immediately adjacent to the proposed extension, strictly in accordance with the interpretation rules set out in Article 2(2) of the GPDO 2015. All new external finishes and materials will be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse, in compliance with standard Permitted Development conditions.

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