The Smock Tower Mill Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ Data via plota.co.uk
26/00645/FUL - Full Application
Pending Consideration
Proposal
Demolition of existing storage units, construction of 1No. single storey 1 bedroom cabin for staff accommodation and change of use of land to residential Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
12 Jun 2026
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Consultation
11 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 2 Sept 2026.
Comment on this application ↗Documents 18
Statements & assessments 2
Plans & drawings 3
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HAPSTM26-01 REV A Existing Plans, Elevations and location Plan
DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026
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HAPSTM26-02 REV A Proposed Plans, Elevations and location Plan
DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026
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HAPSTM26-03 REV A Existing and proposed Site Plans
DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026
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Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 11
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SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 3 Jul 2026
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Consultee List
DC Consultations · 2 Jul 2026
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Neighbour List
DC Neighbour Letter · 2 Jul 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 2 Jul 2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 1 Jul 2026
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LOCAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 30 Jun 2026
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CONSERVATION OFFICER Consultee Response
DC Consultations · 29 Jun 2026
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Consultee List
DC Consultations · 24 Jun 2026
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SWAFFHAM PRIOR PAROCHIAL CHARITIES Neighbour Comment
DC Contributor · 24 Jun 2026
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Consultee List
DC Consultations · 18 Jun 2026
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Neighbour List
DC Neighbour Letter · 18 Jun 2026
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Important details
- Council
- East Cambridgeshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- CB25 0JZ
- Received
- 12 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 12 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bottisham
- Parish
- Swaffham Prior
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 7 Aug 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Holmes Architecture & Planning Ltd.
Public comments
2comments received
2 objecting
7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-15003508
- Neighbours
- 2 Jul 2026
- Consultation
- 11 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 2 Sept 2026
- Site notice
- 8 Jul 2026
- Press notice
- 9 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
46 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Convert stationed railway wagon with decking into short-term holiday accommodation
2025
Approved
Convert stationed railway wagon with decking into short-term holiday accommodation
2024
Approved
Change of use from an annexe to holiday let accommodation
2024
Approved
Construction of koi/eco pond in residential garden
2024
Approved
Construction of koi/eco pond in residential garden
2024
Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
2024
Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
2024
Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
2024
Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
2023
Approved
Changes to approved garage conversion. Changes include, internal layout, external window…
2023
Approved
Changes to approved garage conversion. Changes include, internal layout, external window…
2023
Withdrawn
Proposed construction of Oak Front Porch Canopy on Mill
2023
Withdrawn
Proposed construction of Oak Front Porch Canopy on Mill
2022
Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
2022
Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
2022
Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
2022
Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
2022
Approved
To discharge Condition 5 (Tree planting) of decision dated 24.05.2022 for 22/00442/FUL Co…
2022
Approved
To discharge Condition 5 (Tree planting) of decision dated 24.05.2022 for 22/00442/FUL Co…
2022
Approved
Construction of rendered block wall with wooden sliding entrance gates with a new cart lo…
2020
Approved
Proposed reinstatement of cap, fantail and sails to restore windmill to working order, to…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0JZ
To discharge Condition 4 (Tree protection) of decision 21/00441/FUL dated 14/10/2021 for…
2022
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0JZ
To discharge Condition 4 (Tree protection) of decision 21/00441/FUL dated 14/10/2021 for…
2021
Approved
22 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Replace existing conservatory with rectangular orangery style extension with flat roof an…
2021
Approved
22 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Replace existing conservatory with rectangular orangery style extension with flat roof an…
2021
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
The conversion of an existing cart lodge building into a granary store, packing shed/Mill…
2021
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
The conversion of an existing cart lodge building into a granary store, packing shed/Mill…
2021
Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping and scale of previously approved…
2021
Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping and scale of previously approved…
2020
Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0DX
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen/ dining area and enlarging existing utility
2019
Refused
Fourth Land Parcel South East Of 30 And 32 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior
Proposed 1No 4 bedroom dwelling
2019
Refused
Fourth Land Parcel South East Of 30 And 32 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior
Proposed 1No 4 bedroom dwelling
2017
Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Erection of one house and garage
2017
Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Erection of one house and garage
2018
Approved
1 Fairview Grove Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LB
Garage conversion.
2018
Approved
1 Fairview Grove Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LB
Garage conversion.
2016
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
2016
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
2016
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
2016
Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
2016
Refused
16 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Split existing 4 bed semi into 2 x two bed family homes
2016
Refused
16 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Split existing 4 bed semi into 2 x two bed family homes
2016
Approved
Manor Cottage 36 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Reconstruction of flat roof single storey extension as two storey pitched roof extension…
2016
Approved
Manor Cottage 36 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Reconstruction of flat roof single storey extension as two storey pitched roof extension…
2016
Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0DX
Proposed loft conversion
2016
Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0DX
Proposed loft conversion
East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#97 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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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