South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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South Cambridgeshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

93%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #69 of 292

95%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #85 of 292

82%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #34 of 292

31%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #65 of 292

85%

Minor dwellings approved

226 decided (1-9 homes)

97%

Major dwellings approved

32 decided (10+ homes)

72%

Change of use approved

36 decided

1,516

Total decisions

112 refused in 2025

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