Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. 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%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Cambridge decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #93 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #98 of 292

84%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #24 of 292

26%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #34 of 292

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

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