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
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CB24 8PT
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Cottenham
Parish
Cottenham CP
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
28 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Press notice
15 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #24 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #34 of 292
77%
Minor dwellings approved
87 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,034
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025