Fowlmere Primary School Butts Lane Fowlmere Cambridgeshire SG8 7SL

Awaiting decision 26/01055/LBC
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
SG8 7SL

Description

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.).

7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#26 of 282

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #83 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #57 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #64 of 282
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