East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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East Cambridgeshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #160 of 282

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #179 of 282

78%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #52 of 282

34%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #86 of 282

72%

Minor dwellings approved

137 decided (1-9 homes)

85%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

85%

Change of use approved

26 decided

725

Total decisions

95 refused in 2025

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