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House prices in Cambridgeshire County Council: average £339,095, +2.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Cambridgeshire County Council received?
Cambridgeshire County Council received 103 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 98%.
How long does Cambridgeshire County Council take to decide applications?
Cambridgeshire County Council takes an average of 51 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 98% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Cambridgeshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Cambridgeshire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Cambridgeshire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Cambridgeshire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,272 appeals were lodged against Cambridgeshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Cambridgeshire County Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Cambridgeshire County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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. The council is currently led by Lucy Nethsingha (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 18 May 2021. Dr Stephen Moir serves as Chief Executive since 21 Feb 2022. The council comprises 61 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 473 towns and villages, including Cambridge, Chatteris, Ely, Godmanchester, Huntingdon and March. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Cambridgeshire County Council received 103 planning applications. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (68), full planning applications (14), amendments (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Cambridgeshire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Cambridgeshire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.