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Planning in Cambridge Town

Approved
90%
52 of 56 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cambridge Town in the last 24 months, from Southend-on-Sea City Council's planning register.

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About Cambridge Town

Cambridge Town is a settlement located in Essex, England.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cambridge Town a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Cambridge Town has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cambridge Town planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cambridge Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Cambridge Town. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (25), full planning applications (24), amendments (7).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cambridge Town?
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Cambridge Town. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cambridge Town?
The average planning decision time near Cambridge Town is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Cambridge Town?
The planning approval rate near Cambridge Town is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cambridge Town?
The most common type of planning application near Cambridge Town is discharge of conditions, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cambridge Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Cambridge Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.