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Planning applications in CB7

We hold 452 planning applications for the CB7 postcode area, 143 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 51 days. The area is covered by East Cambridgeshire, West Suffolk, Cambridgeshire.

452
applications held
143
in the past year
93%
approved
51 days
median decision

Councils covering CB7

East Cambridgeshire (446)West Suffolk (4)Cambridgeshire (2)

Recent applications in CB7

Pending
23 Sept 202626/00311/NMAA
80 West Street Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5RAEast Cambridgeshire

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Application no. 26/00311/FUL dated 18.05.20256 (Extensions to side, rear and front of existing bungalow, following demolition of existing garage. Timber cladding to existing bungalow)

Pending
22 Sept 202626/01014/FUL
36 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HEEast Cambridgeshire

Change of use from one flat to two flats

Pending
21 Sept 202626/01011/LBC
The School House 16A High Street Chippenham Cambridgeshire CB7 5PREast Cambridgeshire

Retention of plyboard sheets in the attic to enable ease of access for use for ancillary domestic storage/inspection and for works to the cellar including the laying of bricks in sand to the floor areas of five of the bays and related repair works- Retrospective

Pending
18 Sept 202626/01002/CLE
Meadow View 4B Hasse Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5UNEast Cambridgeshire

Occupation of dwelling by someone not employed or not previously employed in agriculture in excess of 10 years

Pending
17 Sept 202626/00996/TRE
30 Mill Lane Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NQEast Cambridgeshire

T1 & T2 Silver Birch - Fell

Pending
17 Sept 202625/01348/DISA
Bens Yard Soham Road Stuntney Cambridgeshire CB7 5TREast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 21 (Travel Plan) of decision 25/01348/FUM dated 15th June 2026 for Proposed change of use of the site to allow class E(a) retail sale of goods, class E(b) sale of food and hot drinks, class E(c)(ii) professional services, class E(c)(iii) personal services class E(d) indoor sport, recreation or fitness, class E(e) medical and health services, class E(g)(i): offices, class F1(b): display of works of art, agricultural, sui generis: microbrewery, dog groomers, ancillary office/storage and administration space, seasonal events space, and the resurfacing of overflow car park (retrospective)

Pending
16 Sept 202626/00994/TRE
1 Church Road Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XTEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Willow - Reduce to 2m below previous pollard points

Pending
15 Sept 202626/00988/FUL
3 Greenhills Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5DAEast Cambridgeshire

Single storey rear extension and remodelling works

Pending
11 Sept 202626/00972/TRE
98 Broad Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4BEEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Birch - Remove to ground level and grind out stump(s)

Pending
11 Sept 202626/00973/VARM
Land To Rear Of 81 - 111 Brook Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AEEast Cambridgeshire

Variation of Conditions 1 (approved plans), 13 (access details), 15 (roads/footways/cycleways), 34 (access details) and 36 (roads/footways/cycleways) of planning application 21/01048/HYBM dated 17 October 2024 for hybrid planning application consisting of full planning permission for the demolition of 81 Brook Street and the provision of a new site and replacement bungalow along with outline planning permission (all matters reserved except for access) for the construction of up to 80 new homes (including affordable housing), public open space and associated infrastructure)

Pending
11 Sept 202626/00974/TRE
Barton Farmhouse 19 Barton Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4DBEast Cambridgeshire

T3 Maple (Silver) - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) to combat subsidence damage to Barton Farmhouse (Old Medical Centre), Kings Ely School, Barton Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DB T4 Maple (Silver) - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved) to combat subsidence damage to Barton Farmhouse (Old Medical Centre), Kings Ely School, Barton Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DB

Pending
10 Sept 202626/00984/FUL
Briarwood 6 Fordham Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AQEast Cambridgeshire

Regularise parking arrangements for 6 & 8A Fordham Road Soham which alter from original planning consent

Pending
10 Sept 202626/00968/FUL
The Viva Theatre Spencer Drove Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 6EEEast Cambridgeshire

Single storey extension to the existing theatre, Green Room/ Changing Rooms

Pending
Large
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
19 Aug 202619/01600/DISA
Land Rear Of Health Centre Brewhouse Lane Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JDEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 29 (programme of archaeological work) of decision dated 5 June 2026 for 19/01600/ESO Outline planning application for up to 540 dwellings, a medical centre (E(e) use class), and up to 1,600 sqm GIA of use classes: E (a)(b)(c)(e)(f)(g) sui generis (r) hot food takeaway, F1,and F2 and associated highways and infrastructure works, drainage, open space and landscaping, with all matters reserved save for Phase 1 and 3B including landscaping, drainage, infrastructure works and open space, and access (including highways and infrastructure works) via a new roundabout to the A142, and new access points to the NE boundary of Staploe Medical Centre, the former garden centre, and to the boundary of land between East Fen Common and Cornwell Close

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - proposed
18 Aug 202626/00879/CLP
31 Thorn Close Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5EHEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of single storey extension with mono pitch roof

Pending
Small
Full Application
14 Aug 202626/00870/FUL
19 Hall Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BNEast Cambridgeshire

Installation of two 2 flush fitting roof lights set within the north roof elevation of the existing garage

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
10 Aug 202624/01013/DISA
Walter Gidney Pavilion Fountain Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5EDEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 2 (External Materials), 3 (External Windows, Doors, Glazed Screens), 4 (Hard Landscaping), 5 (Tree Protection Compliance), 6 (Noise Management Plan), 7 (Boundary Treatments), 9 (Biodiversity Improvements), 10 (Cycle Spaces), 11 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 12 (Ventilation and Extraction Measures), 13 (Air Source Heat Pump Details) of decision 24/01013/VAR dated 4th December 2024 to vary Condition 1 (approved drawings) and Condition 15 (ventilation and extraction) of previously approved 20/01636/FUL dated 13/12/2021 for demolition of part of existing community hall, replacement with a purpose built rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
4 Aug 202626/00833/FUL
17 Clay Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5HJEast Cambridgeshire

Proposed first floor rear extension, roof alterations to existing flat roof, fenestration alterations, new PV panels and associated works

Pending
Small
Work to tree with existing TPO
3 Aug 202626/00827/TPO
48 Market Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5LQEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Beech Crown reduction overall 3m to reduce shading, overall canopy size and limb weight of tree (recent snap out of smaller limb)

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
3 Aug 202626/00832/TRE
12 Pond Green Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XXEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Apple tree - One of only two remaining branches has sheared away from the trunk. It is an old tree, roughly trimmed by a very elderly prior owner. Request permission to remove it, due to its very poor condition

Pending
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 202626/00809/FUL
4 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AQEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
27 Jul 202626/00806/FUL
31A East Fen Common Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JHEast Cambridgeshire

Conversion of dwelling into two dwellings, raising of roof height and external alterations

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - proposed
23 Jul 202626/00792/CLP
111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JAEast Cambridgeshire

Loft conversion with rear dormer and front skylights, and erection of porch

Pending
Small
Householder Extension Notification
23 Jul 202626/00793/HEN
111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JAEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 6.0m, has a maximum height of 3.5m and an eaves height of 2.5m

Pending
Small
Work to tree with existing TPO
22 Jul 202626/00791/TPO
Chestnut House 31 Tower Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HWEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 2.5m to previous points - as part of the tree's ongoing management

Pending
Small
Prior Notification - agricultural
20 Jul 202626/00780/AGN
West Side Farm 23 Lark Hall Road Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5LTEast Cambridgeshire

A steel framed portal shed which is to be used for hay and straw storage on an agricultural holding

Pending
Small
Advertisement - non-illuminated
17 Jul 202626/00768/ADN
Bens Yard Soham Road Stuntney Cambridgeshire CB7 5TREast Cambridgeshire

Retrospective application for 4 x V field signs and 1 x banner. See accompanying covering letter and plans/photos for further details and measurements.

Pending
Large
Discharge of Conditions - 5th Submission
17 Jul 202621/01572/DISE
Land West Of Station Road Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5GGEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 9 (surface water drainage) of decision 21/01572/FUM dated 29 September 2023 for construction of 45 dwellings, new access, estate roads, driveways, parking areas, open space, external lighting, pumping station and associated infrastructure

Pending
Medium
Variation of condition Major application
17 Jul 202626/00772/VARM
Rosewood Stud Freckenham Road Chippenham Cambridgeshire CB7 5QHEast Cambridgeshire

To vary condition 1 of decision 97/00713/FUL dated 21st November 1997 for Variation of condition and Section 106 Obligation relating to E/94/0165/F

Pending
Small
Advertisement - illuminated
10 Jul 202626/00036/ADI
40 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HEEast Cambridgeshire

External illuminated sign, together with vinyl window advertisement

Pending
Small
Variation of condition
8 Jul 202626/00745/VAR
The Crown Inn 14 Church Street Fordham Cambridgeshire CB7 5NJEast Cambridgeshire

Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application Reference Number: 22/00774/FUL granted under Appeal C Ref: APP/V0510/W/22/3309056 dated: 21/09/2022 for Construction of two four-bedroom dwellings, utilising existing access with associated parking and landscaping including reconfiguration of the restaurant car park

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
8 Jul 202626/00747/TRE
20 Newnham Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4PEEast Cambridgeshire

T1-T3 3x Elder Trees - Heavily prune to reduce size as they are now overhanging the next-door property (number 18) and overtaking the garden of No 20. With ongoing consent to prune back to the same pruning points on a 2-3 year cycle as required

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - existing
6 Jul 202626/00732/CLE
The Stables Barway Road Barway Cambridgeshire CB7 5UBEast Cambridgeshire

Implementation of planning permission 16/00702/FUL for the construction of a four-bedroom detached dwelling with associated access at Land Off Barway Road, Barway Building works were commenced before the expiry of the planning permission. The works included the excavation and construction of foundations for the approved garage, which were inspected by Building Control. The building works form part of the approved residential development and are located within the application site outlined in red on the submitted plans. This application seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Development to confirm that the planning permission was lawfully implemented by the carrying out of material operations within the required time period.

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
3 Jul 202626/00727/TRE
The Priors House The College Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4DLEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Yew - Reduce lateral limbs by 1.5m, reduce crown to balance and shape, weight reduction/lift lower lateral limbs so they no longer rest on the boundary wall The tree has recently lost a large limb, which has prompted the suggested work to try to alleviate further issues

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawfulness - proposed
2 Jul 202626/00720/CLP
35 Deacons Lane Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4PSEast Cambridgeshire

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

Pending
Small
Advertisement - non-illuminated
29 Jun 202626/00704/ADN
Downfields Garage Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AJEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of an illuminated small format double-sided advertising display

Pending
Small
Prior Notification - agricultural
25 Jun 202626/00694/AGN
Temple Farm Redmere Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4SSEast Cambridgeshire

Erection of agricultural building/barn

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
25 Jun 202626/00695/TRE
2B Station Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4BSEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Cherry - Remove due to required excavations that will significantly impact the tree

Pending
Medium
Screen
19 Jun 202626/00025/SCREEN
Hainey Farm Barway Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5TZEast Cambridgeshire

SCREENING OPINION - Prior to agricultural prior approval application for a reservoir

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 Jun 202626/00661/FUL
Land Adjacent To 73 Fordham Road Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AJEast Cambridgeshire

2no new dwellings, new/altered access, dropped kerbs and associated works

Permitted
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
18 Jun 202626/00663/TRE
14 The Oaks Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5FFEast Cambridgeshire

G1 - Group of x4 Poplar trees - Fell due to being in wrong position G2 - x1 Beech, x2 Maple - Fell due to being in wrong position T1 - Poplar - Fell due to being too close to property T2 - Silver Birch - Fell due to being too close to property T3 - Oak - Reduce limbs growing towards house back by 2m to lateral pruning points, crown lift to 5-6m

Pending
Small
Advertisement - non-illuminated
12 Jun 202626/00646/ADN
1 Market Place Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4NPEast Cambridgeshire

Three signs: Main Fascia Crew non-illuminated metal letters sign, replacement signage plaque and new non-illuminated projecting metal sign

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
12 Jun 202626/00648/TRE
The Chapter House The College Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4DLEast Cambridgeshire

T13 - London Plane - Reduce crown on south by 3-4mtrs. Reduce crown on north, west and east side by 4-5mtrs. Reduce crown height by 2-3mtrs. Crown raise to clear ground by 6-7mtrs to follow topography of G.P.O lines. Remove deadwood. T12 - London Plane - Prune to clear G.P.O lines by 2mtrs. Remove deadwood. T11 - Huntingdon Elm - Prune to clear G.P.O lines by 2mtrs. Remove deadwood

Permitted
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
12 Jun 202626/00647/TRE
35 Clay Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HJEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Ash - Re-pollard to previous pruning points at 5m high

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
11 Jun 202625/01169/DISA
27 Orchard Row Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5AYEast Cambridgeshire

To discharge conditions 3 (Contamination), 5 (Boundary Treatments), and 6 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 25/01169/FUL dated 18th December 2025 for Construction of 1 private detached dwelling, dropped kerb and associated works

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
8 Jun 202608/00028/DISA
Toms Hole Barn Branch Bank Prickwillow Cambridgeshire CB7 4UREast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 4 (Contamination) of decision 08/00028/FUL dated 29th February 2008 for Re-construction of barn conversion (previously approved application E/06/01467/FUL) following structure failure of original barn

Pending
Small
Discharge of Conditions - 1st Submission
8 Jun 202610/01042/DISA
Toms Hole Barn Branch Bank Prickwillow Cambridgeshire CB7 4UREast Cambridgeshire

To discharge Condition 2 (Foul Drainange) of decision 10/01042/FUL dated 1st March 2011 for Proposed office building.

Pending
Small
Full Application
4 Jun 202626/00616/FUL
Windermere Lodge 51 Mereside Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5EEEast Cambridgeshire

Demolition of existing conservatory to allow for erection of a single storey extension to rear and side along with internal additions and alterations

Pending
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
3 Jun 202626/00609/TRE
16 Cambridge Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HLEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Walnut - Crown lift the lowest branches over the car parking spaces to approximately 4-5 metres above ground level

Withdrawn
Small
Work to tree within Conservation area
3 Jun 202626/00602/TRE
15 Mill Lane Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NHEast Cambridgeshire

T1 Sycamore - Fell due to proximity to garage wall, in the garden of 19 Mill Lane T2 Sycamore - re pollard to 4.5m T3 Sycamore - Pollard to 6m, in the garden of 19 Mill Lane T 4 & T5 Leylandii - Fell, in the garden of 19 Mill Lane