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Planning applications in CB6

We hold 1,411 planning applications for the CB6 postcode area, 131 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 49 days. The area is covered by East Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, Fenland.

1,411
applications held
131
in the past year
93%
approved
49 days
median decision

Councils covering CB6

East Cambridgeshire (1,384)Cambridgeshire (22)Fenland (3)Uttlesford (2)

Recent applications in CB6

Pending
21 Sept 202619/01117/DISB
20 Wellington Street Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1PNEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 12 (Soft Landscaping) and 13 (Contamination) of decision 19/01117/FUL dated 7th May 2020 for Proposed demolition of existing vacant building and outbuildings and the erection of 4no. dwellings and 1no. flat, associated vehicular access, parking, landscaping and works

Pending
18 Sept 202626/00391/DISA
Land Rear Of 3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)), 5 (soft landscaping works), 12 (scheme of biodiversity improvements) and 13 (boundary treatments) of decision 26/00391/FUL dated 21 July 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached 1 and 1/2 storey self build property

Pending
18 Sept 202625/01344/DISA
3 School Lane Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2AJEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 9 (biodiversity improvements) and 11 (soft landscaping scheme) of decision 25/01344/FUL dated 19 March 2026 for Construction of 1No. detached self-build dwelling and extension to garden of No. 3

Pending
17 Sept 202626/00995/TPO
Brambly Hedge 4 Briery Fields Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2JPEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce in height and shape by 1.5-2 meters, maintaining a good form, to maintain in its current location

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00982/TRE
Bury House 11 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2STEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Weeping Willow tree - Pollard back to previous points T2 Sycamore tree - Pollard back to previous points

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00978/TPO
12 Witchford Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3DPEast Cambridgeshire

T1 & T2 Maple - Pollard to previous reduction points

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00979/TRE
26B Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DAEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Himalayan Birch - Reduce crown over 6 Eden Square back to boundary, removing up to 1.5m of growth

Pending
14 Sept 202626/00985/TRE
26 High Street Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3XAEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Ginko - Reduce in height by 2 meters maximum, reduce end heavy lateral limbs by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form T2 Silver Birch - Reduce in height only by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form To allow the retention of the trees in their locations

Pending
9 Sept 202626/00103/FUL
3 Peacock Chase Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2GNEast Cambridgeshire

Loft conversion (including roof windows to front) single storey rear extension, internal alterations and outbuilding

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 Aug 202626/00080/FUL
82 Cannon Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SSEast Cambridgeshire

External alterations

Pending
Small
Full Application
14 Aug 202626/00868/FUL
111 Main Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SXEast Cambridgeshire

Single storey link extension to rear, external and internal alterations and outbuilding conversion into habitable space

Pending
Small
Full Application
4 Aug 202626/00835/FUL
17 West End Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3AYEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of two storey side extension and existing rear conservatory converted to family room with associated alterations (following demolition of existing garage and workshop)

Pending
Small
Full Application
3 Aug 202626/00825/FUL
124 The Row Sutton Cambridgeshire CB6 2PBEast Cambridgeshire

Proposed single and two storey rear extensions and partial demolition of the exisitng garage

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
30 Jul 202626/00815/TRE
17 Linden End Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UDEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Field Maple - Fell. T2 Prunus - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5-2 metres to previous pruning points. Both in rear garden. T3 Sorbus(?) - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5 - 2.5 metres. In front garden

Pending
Small
Discharge of BNG Cond. - 2nd Submission
29 Jul 202624/00620/BNGD2
The Cherry Tree 8 Duck Lane Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UEEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 11 November 2024 for 24/00620/FUL Change of use of The Cherry Tree public house to provide a single dwelling together with the erection of three new dwellings within the grounds of the existing public house car park and associated parking and landscaping

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment - 1st submission
27 Jul 202618/01486/NMAA
24 Laurel Close Mepal Cambridgeshire CB6 2BNEast Cambridgeshire

Non-material amendment to previously approved 18/01486/FUL for Single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
23 Jul 202626/00798/TRE
66 High Street Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3XBEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Walnut - Reduce the crown by 2 meters and shape it, back to the previous reduction points, to maintain it in its current location. T2- Ornamental Cherry - Formatively prune and shape, reducing limbs by 1.5 meters to improve shape and form

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment - 1st submission
21 Jul 202625/00669/NMAA
18 Northwold Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1BGEast Cambridgeshire

Non-material amendment to previously approved 25/00669/FUL dated 29th July 2025 for single storey front extension

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
21 Jul 202626/00784/TRE
Methodist Church 15 Chapel Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1ADEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Sycamore - Fell to wall height and treat to prevent regrowth or remove if required. The tree is located between Ely Methodist Church and the neighbouring property at 7 Chapel Street. The tree is growing out of the boundary wall, and its roots are entwined with the old stone wall; it appears this has caused the wall's collapse. The tree requires removal for the wall to be reinstated.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 3rd Submission
21 Jul 202623/00004/DISC
74 High Street Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RAEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 8 (archaeological excavation report) of decision 23/00004/FUL dated 20 September 2023 for alterations and extension to No.74 High Street and construction of 2no. detached dwellings

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
21 Jul 202626/00055/VAR
8 Duck Lane Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UEEast Cambridgeshire

Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application ref 24/00620/FUL dated 11 November 2024 for Change of use of The Cherry Tree public house to provide a single dwelling together with the erection of three new dwellings within the grounds of the existing public house car park and associated parking and landscaping

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment - 2nd submission
20 Jul 202622/00580/NMAB
Land South Of Straw Burning Plant Elean Business Park Sutton Cambridgeshire CB6 2QEEast Cambridgeshire

Non material amendment to previously approved 22/00580/RMM for Reserved matters of previously approved 12/00301/VAR (To vary conditions 1,4,5,7,8,9,12 & 13 of 12/00301/VAR, for Outline planning permission for data centre buildings (Class B1) up to 65,000 sqm together with associated services, offices, infrastructure, car parking and landscaping at the Elean Business Park to enable phased development of the site

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 4th Submission
8 Jul 202619/00976/DISD
Brick Kiln Farm Lynn Road Chettisham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1RUEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 8 (Hard Landscaping) of Planning Permission ref: 19/00976/FUL dated 09/09/2029 (Demolition of existing barns with consent for change of use to residential and construction of two detached dwellings and associated works)

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
3 Jul 202626/00725/VAR
Haddely 4 Lynton Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DJEast Cambridgeshire

Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Application Reference Number: 25/01027/FUL Date of Decision: 28/01/2026 To enable the substitution of the approved drawings with revised plans that introduce minor material amendments to the approved development. The amendments comprise a modest increase in the building footprint to accommodate the specialist plant required for a biofiltration-based pool water treatment system, together with revisions to the elevations, roof form, materials and photovoltaic panel arrangement to improve the architectural quality and environmental performance of the development. The revised proposal retains the approved siting and overall relationship with neighbouring properties and is fully described within the accompanying Design and Access Statement. Condition 1 is to be varied by replacing the approved drawings listed within the accompanying Schedule of Documents in the Design & Access Statement. Drawings identified as 'Unchanged ? retained from approval 25/01027/FUL' remain approved and are unaffected by this application.

Pending
Small
Full Application
2 Jul 202626/00721/FUL
141 West Fen Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3AEEast Cambridgeshire

Single storey rear extension to existing bungalow

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
2 Jul 202626/00723/TRE
13 Cromwell Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1ASEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Holly - Fell T2 Viburnum tinus - Fell T3 Hazel - Fell due to leaning on shed We would like to replace the current shed with a garden studio and shed combination and the three tree's, particularly tree 3, would require felling in order to maintain the boundary. Once we have the new shed/studio we plan to plant fruit tree's (likely cherry and apple) in our garden to replace some of the tree's removed We would like to replace the current shed with a garden studio and shed combination and the three tree's, particularly tree 3, would require felling in order to maintain the boundary. Once we have the new shed/studio we plan to plant fruit tree's (likely cherry and apple) in our garden to replace some of the tree's removed.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
1 Jul 202624/00808/DISA
Old Orchard House 1B Upton Lane Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1HFEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 4 (Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement) of decision APP/V0510/D/25/3362295 dated 8th October 2025 for two storey side extension (car port at ground floor)

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - existing
26 Jun 202626/00698/CLE
Annexe 9 Newmarket Road Stretham Cambridgeshire CB6 3JZEast Cambridgeshire

Use of garage (annex) to provide ancillary residential accommodation and office space

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 2nd Submission
25 Jun 202625/01080/DISB
Witchford Baptist Church Main Street Witchford Cambridgeshire CB6 2HPEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge condition 4 (Biodiversity Improvements) of Planning Permission ref: 25/01080/FUL dated 20/11/2025 (Change of use for new residential flat in existing chapel roof space, proposed dropped kerb and 2No. parking spaces for residential use)

Pending
Small
Prior Notification - agricultural
23 Jun 202626/00680/AGN
Commrooks Farm Straight Drove Coveney Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2DREast Cambridgeshire

Erection of a new general purpose agricultural building

Pending
Small
Householder Extension Notification
19 Jun 202626/00665/HEN
16 Debden Green Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3BSEast Cambridgeshire

Infill extension, alterations and re-roof existing outbuilding

Pending
Small
Full Application
11 Jun 202626/00637/FUL
38 Chelmer Way Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2WSEast Cambridgeshire

Single storey extension to side and rear, loft conversion including dormer window

Pending
Large
Full Major
11 Jun 202626/00642/FUM
Units 5 And 6 Elean Business Park Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2QEEast Cambridgeshire

Change of use from storage and distribution (B8) to general industrial use (B2)

Pending
Small
Full Application
8 Jun 202626/00625/FUL
9 Chapel Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1ADEast Cambridgeshire

Installation of seven roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slopes of the property and installation of a 3 battery storage system mounted on the rear elevation

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Jun 202626/00626/LBC
9 Chapel Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1ADEast Cambridgeshire

Installation of seven roof-mounted solar photovoltaic panels to the rear roof slopes of the property and installation of a 3 battery storage system mounted on the rear elevation

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
8 Jun 202626/00633/VAR
7 Brookside Grove Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JNEast Cambridgeshire

To vary conditions 1 (Approved plans) and 3 (External Surface Materials) of previously approved 26/00151/FUL for single storey rear extension

Refused
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - existing
8 Jun 202626/00632/CLE
Possenhofen 21D Cannon Street Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2SREast Cambridgeshire

Certificate of Lawfulness for the use of land as residential curtilage and the erection of three outbuildings under permitted development rights.

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment - 1st submission
4 Jun 202622/00580/NMAA
Land South Of Straw Burning Plant Elean Business Park Sutton Cambridgeshire CB6 2QEEast Cambridgeshire

Non material amendment to previously approved 22/00580/RMM for Reserved matters of previously approved 12/00301/VAR (To vary conditions 1,4,5,7,8,9,12 & 13 of 12/00301/VAR, for Outline planning permission for data centre buildings (Class B1) up to 65,000 sqm together with associated services, offices, infrastructure, car parking and landscaping at the Elean Business Park to enable phased development of the site)

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Jun 202626/00601/LBC
Land And Buildings North Of The Berristead Station Road Ely Wilburton CB6 3RPEast Cambridgeshire

Listed Building Consent for the conversion and refurbishment of two Grade II listed barns to residential use (Use Class C3) with alterations and extensions

Pending
Small
Agricultural to Residential Notification
3 Jun 202626/00606/ARN
Topfield California Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UFEast Cambridgeshire

Conversion of existing agricultural storage building into dwelling. Installation of fenestration in existing openings

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
3 Jun 202626/00608/LBC
Wisteria House 3 Brangehill Lane Mepal Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2ALEast Cambridgeshire

Installation of Solar Panels and associated works

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
2 Jun 202625/01080/DISA
Witchford Baptist Church Main Street Witchford Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2HPEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 3 (Precautionary Working Method Statement (PWMS) for birds and bats) of decision dated 20 November 2025 for 25/01080/FUL Change of use for new residential flat in existing chapel roof space, proposed dropped kerb and 2No. parking spaces for residential use

Pending
Small
County Council application
2 Jun 202626/00595/CCA
Littleport Community Primary School Parsons Lane Littleport Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1JTEast Cambridgeshire

Extension to school, extension to car park, widening of access, two sheds, two bicycle shelters, air source heat pumps and associated enclosure, relocation of existing bicycle shelter and rack, relocation of existing pavilion, hard and soft landscaping, and other associated works.

Permitted
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
28 May 202626/00580/TRE
Elmsett 8 Townsend Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2TAEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Ash - Remove due to safety concerns from the colonisation of shaggy bracket (Inonotus hispidus) heartwood decaying fungus. The tree has started to die back, and multiple small limbs are dropping. T2 Ash - Remove due to safety concerns from the colonisation of shaggy bracket (Inonotus hispidus) heartwood decaying fungus. The tree has started to die back, and multiple small limbs are dropping.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
26 May 202626/00214/DISA
35 High Street Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RBEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 3 (External Materials) of decision 26/00214/FUL dated 30th April 2026 for demolish existing single storey store and part boundary wall, construct replacement single storey store, extend existing drop kerb to provide two off-street parking spaces

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - existing
12 May 202626/00516/CLE
The Stables On The Common Second Drove Little Downham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2UDEast Cambridgeshire

To certify that the site outlined in red has been used continuously as an independent dwelling in excess of four years and would be lawful due to the passage of time

Permitted
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
6 May 202626/00487/TRE
14 Bakery Close Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RDEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Willow - Re-pollard to previous pollard points

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
21 Apr 202626/00434/TRE
54 High Street Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2RAEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Cherry - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5 - 2.5 metres Tree is in back garden

Pending
Small
Full Application
20 Apr 202626/00429/FUL
41 - 43 Twentypence Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RNEast Cambridgeshire

Proposed change of use to mixed equine and agricultural, erection of new storage shed/stables and building, stationing of storage containers and associated works - part retrospective

Pending
Small
Discharge of BNG Condition
9 Apr 202624/00620/BNGD
The Cherry Tree 8 Duck Lane Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UEEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 11 November 2024 for 24/00620/FUL Change of use of The Cherry Tree public house to provide a single dwelling together with the erection of three new dwellings within the grounds of the existing public house car park and associated parking and landscaping