How many planning applications has Cambridgeshire County Council received?

Cambridgeshire County Council received 88 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 100%.

How long does Cambridgeshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Cambridgeshire County Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Cambridgeshire County Council?

Cambridgeshire County Council approves 100% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Cambridgeshire County Council?

To object to a Cambridgeshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Cambridgeshire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Cambridgeshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Cambridgeshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1272 appeals were lodged against Cambridgeshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Cambridgeshire County Council planning applications?

You can search Cambridgeshire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Cambridgeshire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Cambridgeshire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East of England

About Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council serves the non-metropolitan county of Cambridgeshire in England, which is distinct from the larger ceremonial county that includes the City of Peterborough. Comprising 61 councillors across 59 electoral divisions, the council operates from New Shire Hall in Alconbury Weald, near Huntingdon. As a member of the East of England Local Government Association and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, the council plays a vital role in local governance and planning matters in the region.

Governance

Leader: Lucy Nethsingha (Liberal Democrat), since 18 May 2021

Chair: Peter McDonald (Liberal Democrat), since 20 May 2025

Chief Executive: Dr Stephen Moir, since 21 Feb 2022

Seats: 61 councillors (term: 4 years)

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Liberal Democrats (31), Conservative (10), Reform UK (9), Labour (5), Green (3), Independent (2), Advance UK (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Cambridgeshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cambridgeshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Cambridgeshire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 011A

Crime Statistics

60 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 25
anti-social-behaviour: 24
other-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Cambridgeshire County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cambridgeshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Cambridgeshire County Council

473 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Cambridgeshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Cambridgeshire County Council.

Haslingfield Burnt Mill (River Rhee)
Cambridge Byron's Pool (River Rhee)
Babraham (River Granta)
Comberton (Bourn Brook)
Cambridge Baits Bite (River Cam)
Cambridge Jesus Lock (River Cam)
Dernford (River Cam)
Bin Brook

A brief summary of Cambridgeshire County Council

The average property sale price in the Cambridgeshire County Council area is £224,490, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Cambridgeshire County Council area recorded 60 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 473 towns and villages, including Cambridge, Chatteris, Ely, Godmanchester, Huntingdon and March. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Cambridgeshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Cambridgeshire County Council area. Unlike the official Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Cambridgeshire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Cambridgeshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications Cambridgeshire County Council received. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Cambridgeshire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Cambridgeshire County Council were discharge of conditions (67), full planning applications (12), amendments (9).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 medium-scale applications, 44 smaller schemes were submitted.

1,272 planning appeals were lodged against Cambridgeshire County Council decisions, of which 349 were allowed and 733 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 44 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Awaiting decision: 44 applications

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