Fowlmere Primary School Butts Lane Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SL Data via plota.co.uk

26/01055/LBC - Listed Building Consent Approved

Proposal

Removal of existing windows and replacement with double glazed Heritage products (combination of lead & steel) in the listed school house and the installation of double glazed aluminium units (including doors) in the extension. Replacement of a timber door like for like. Replacement of a brick coping on a parapet, like for like reclaimed bricks to be used. Installation of a 1800mm high fencing, replacement of existing roofs mostly on the extension and overlay 2 No. small flat roofs on the schoolhouse, Replacement of Rainwater goods and fascias with like for like materials and colours. re-plaster damp affected rooms (4no.). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Mar 2026
Consultation
7 Apr 2026
Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 9 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
SG8 7SL
Received
27 Mar 2026
Validated
27 Mar 2026
Ward
Foxton
Parish
Fowlmere CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 May 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
BTG Eddisons

Consultation & key dates

Site notice
7 Apr 2026
Press notice
15 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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
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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