35 Deacons Lane Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4PS Data via plota.co.uk

26/00720/CLP - Certificate of lawfulness - proposed Pending Consideration

Proposal

Proposed erection of a detached single-storey garden room within the rear garden of the dwellinghouse. The building will measure approximately 6.0m x 3.5m externally with a maximum height of 2.5m and will be positioned within the residential curtilage of the property The garden room will be used for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house, including a home office (we both work from home), hobby/music room and very occasional accommodation for family. The building will not be used as a separate dwelling and will contain no kitchen or shower facilities The building will be constructed on a suitable foundation system and finished in accordance with the submitted plans and elevations. Electricity and data connections will be provided from the main dwelling. A composting toilet and hand wash basin are proposed. No new vehicle access, highways works or separate residential accommodation are proposed… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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

Important details

Application type
Certificate of lawfulness - proposed
Postcode
CB7 4PS
Received
2 Jul 2026
Validated
2 Jul 2026
Ward
Ely East
Parish
Ely
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
27 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15032025
East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#84 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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