Orchard Drive, Plot 11 Smithy Fen Cottenham Cambridgeshire CB24 8PT Data via plota.co.uk

26/02393/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use from derelict ground to residential including retention of existing hardstanding, static caravan, brick built utility room , parking for two vehicles and 1 touring caravan. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jul 2026
Consultation
7 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CB24 8PT
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Cottenham
Parish
Cottenham CP
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

17 neighbours consulted · Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Site notice
7 Aug 2026
Press notice
29 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#25 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #24 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #60 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
215 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,509
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026