The Smock Tower Mill Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00645/FUL - Full Application Pending Consideration
DemolitionExtensions & alterationsNew homes

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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Application progress

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Received
12 Jun 2026
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Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Documents 18

Statements & assessments 2

PDF REV B Design & Access Statement DC Report · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Heritage Assessment DC Report · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF HAPSTM26-01 REV A Existing Plans, Elevations and location Plan DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HAPSTM26-02 REV A Proposed Plans, Elevations and location Plan DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF HAPSTM26-03 REV A Existing and proposed Site Plans DC Superseded Plans/Information · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form DC Application Form · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 11

PDF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER Consultee Response DC Consultations · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee List DC Consultations · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Neighbour List DC Neighbour Letter · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response DC Consultations · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Consultee Response DC Consultations · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY Consultee Response DC Consultations · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSERVATION OFFICER Consultee Response DC Consultations · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee List DC Consultations · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SWAFFHAM PRIOR PAROCHIAL CHARITIES Neighbour Comment DC Contributor · 24 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultee List DC Consultations · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Neighbour List DC Neighbour Letter · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF EIA Screening Opinion DC Correspondence · 23 Jun 2026 View ↗

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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
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Target decision
7 Aug 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Holmes Architecture & Planning Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15003508
Neighbours
2 Jul 2026
Consultation
2 Jul 2026
Comments by
20 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
25/01298/FUL
2025 Approved
Convert stationed railway wagon with decking into short-term holiday accommodation
25/01298/FUL
2024 Approved
Change of use from an annexe to holiday let accommodation
24/01158/FUL
2024 Approved
Construction of koi/eco pond in residential garden
24/01337/FUL
2024 Approved
Construction of koi/eco pond in residential garden
24/01337/FUL
2024 Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
24/01288/LBC
2024 Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
24/01287/FUL
2024 Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
24/01288/LBC
2024 Approved
Addition of 3No. Conservation style roof windows to the rear including internal changes a…
24/01287/FUL
2023 Approved
Changes to approved garage conversion. Changes include, internal layout, external window…
23/01330/LBC
2023 Approved
Changes to approved garage conversion. Changes include, internal layout, external window…
23/01329/FUL
2023 Withdrawn
Proposed construction of Oak Front Porch Canopy on Mill
23/00230/LBC
2023 Withdrawn
Proposed construction of Oak Front Porch Canopy on Mill
23/00230/LBC
2022 Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
22/00658/LBC
2022 Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
22/00657/FUL
2022 Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
22/00658/LBC
2022 Approved
Convert current double garage to annex
22/00657/FUL
2022 Approved
To discharge Condition 5 (Tree planting) of decision dated 24.05.2022 for 22/00442/FUL Co…
22/00442/DISA
2022 Approved
To discharge Condition 5 (Tree planting) of decision dated 24.05.2022 for 22/00442/FUL Co…
22/00442/DISA
2022 Approved
Construction of rendered block wall with wooden sliding entrance gates with a new cart lo…
22/00442/FUL
2020 Approved
Proposed reinstatement of cap, fantail and sails to restore windmill to working order, to…
20/01417/LBC
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…
21/00441/DISA
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…
21/00441/DISA
2021 Approved
22 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Replace existing conservatory with rectangular orangery style extension with flat roof an…
21/01857/HEN
2021 Approved
22 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Replace existing conservatory with rectangular orangery style extension with flat roof an…
21/01857/HEN
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…
21/00441/FUL
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…
21/00441/FUL
2021 Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping and scale of previously approved…
21/00478/RMA
2021 Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Approval of reserved matters of appearance, landscaping and scale of previously approved…
21/00478/RMA
2020 Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0DX
Single storey rear extension forming kitchen/ dining area and enlarging existing utility
20/01646/CLP
2019 Refused
Fourth Land Parcel South East Of 30 And 32 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior
Proposed 1No 4 bedroom dwelling
19/01242/FUL
2019 Refused
Fourth Land Parcel South East Of 30 And 32 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior
Proposed 1No 4 bedroom dwelling
19/01242/FUL
2017 Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Erection of one house and garage
17/01090/OUT
2017 Approved
10 Lower End Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0HT
Erection of one house and garage
17/01090/OUT
2018 Approved
1 Fairview Grove Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LB
Garage conversion.
18/00357/FUL
2018 Approved
1 Fairview Grove Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LB
Garage conversion.
18/00357/FUL
2016 Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
16/01530/FUL
2016 Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
16/01530/FUL
2016 Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
16/01531/LBC
2016 Approved
The Windmill 9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Single storey extension and exterior refurbishment works to dwelling (dwelling within cur…
16/01531/LBC
2016 Refused
16 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Split existing 4 bed semi into 2 x two bed family homes
16/01254/FUL
2016 Refused
16 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0JZ
Split existing 4 bed semi into 2 x two bed family homes
16/01254/FUL
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…
16/00814/FUL
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…
16/00814/FUL
2016 Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0DX
Proposed loft conversion
16/00014/FUL
2016 Approved
1 Orchard Close Swaffham Prior Cambridgeshire CB25 0DX
Proposed loft conversion
16/00014/FUL
East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#84 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
East Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #186 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #52 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #87 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
137 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
26 decided
725
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings