18 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS Data via plota.co.uk

26/01686/PRIOR - Prior Approval Decided

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 May 2026
Prior Approval Not Required
19 Jun 2026

Prior Approval Not Required on 19 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Prior Approval
Postcode
SG8 6HS
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Ward
Melbourn
Parish
Melbourn CP
Case officer
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Target decision
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision date
19 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) 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
Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #108 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 296
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #21 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #34 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,014
Total decisions
100 refused in the year to March 2026