Topfield California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF Data via plota.co.uk
26/00606/ARN - Agricultural to Residential Notification
Refused
Proposal
Conversion of existing agricultural storage building into dwelling. Installation of fenestration in existing openings Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
3 Jun 2026
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Consultation
21 Jul 2026
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Refused
21 Jul 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Jul 2026
Documents 16
Decision & officer reports 2
Statements & assessments 2
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 5
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 23 Jun 2026
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HIGHWAY DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 22 Jun 2026
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Consultee List
DC Consultations · 8 Jun 2026
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Neighbour List
DC Neighbour Letter · 8 Jun 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 5 Jun 2026
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Other documents 6
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PROOF OF AGRICULTURAL USE Additional Information
DC Correspondence · 3 Jun 2026
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RPA FIELD DETAILS Additional Information
DC Correspondence · 3 Jun 2026
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS REPORT Additional information
DC Correspondence · 3 Jun 2026
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PART 1 OF 3 Phase 1 Desk Study Report
DC Report · 3 Jun 2026
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PART 2 OF 3 Phase 1 Desk Study Report
DC Report · 3 Jun 2026
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PART 3 OF 3 Phase 1 Desk Study Report
DC Report · 3 Jun 2026
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Important details
- Council
- East Cambridgeshire
- Application type
- Agricultural to Residential Notification
- Postcode
- CB6 2UF
- Received
- 3 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Downham
- Parish
- Little Downham
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 29 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Refuse (Prior Approval)
- Decision date
- 21 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Greg Saberton Design
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14970941
- Neighbours
- 8 Jun 2026
- Consultation
- 21 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 26 Jun 2026
- Site notice
- 10 Jun 2026
Historical activity at this location
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2020
Approved
To discharge Condition 4 (External materials) of decision dated 24 December 2019 for demo…
2018
Approved
Proposed change of use of Agricultural building to dwellinghouse, and associated works
2018
Approved
Proposed change of use of Agricultural building to dwellinghouse, and associated works
2018
Refused
Conversion of barns to a four bed dwelling.
2018
Refused
Conversion of barns to a four bed dwelling.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
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Construction of new stable building
2023
Approved
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Proposed garage conversion, new garage, entrance gates and close boarded timber fence bou…
2023
Approved
15 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Proposed garage conversion, new garage, entrance gates and close boarded timber fence bou…
2019
Refused
15 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Construction of garage and play room to existing bungalow
2019
Refused
15 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Construction of garage and play room to existing bungalow
2018
Approved
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Demolish rear extensions and replace. Proposed works to the rear of the existing side ext…
2018
Approved
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Demolish rear extensions and replace. Proposed works to the rear of the existing side ext…
2017
Approved
15 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey extension
2017
Approved
15 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey extension
2016
Refused
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Proposed garage/store/study
2016
Refused
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Proposed garage/store/study
2016
Approved
17 California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UF
Extension to existing garage to form workshop and garage.
2016
Approved
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Extension to existing garage to form workshop and garage.
2016
Approved
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East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#97 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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East Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #193 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #202 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #65 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #85 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
124 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
87%
Change of use approved
30 decided
697
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026
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