12 Silverdale Avenue Coton Cambridgeshire CB23 7PP Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/02095/HFUL
Council
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
CB23 7PP

Description

Extension and conversion of existing outbuilding to create a single storey studio/home office. Planning Application 24/00720/HFUL was made in 2024 and approved for conversion of the shed to a studio. Since approval, careful consideration has been given to the studio design so that it will better meet my needs and enhance sustainability. In particular, it was clear slightly more usable storage and exercise space was needed to improve practicality, accessibility and natural light, and make office / exercise use more practical with tea / coffee and ablutions facilities. The change will also enhance potential solar generation capacity on the roof. Council advice was that a full new planning application was needed because of the proposed change to the studio footprint. Full details of the application are provided in the accompanying Design & Access Statement. Data via plota.co.uk

Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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