Search Fordham planning applications

31 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fordham · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 31 · received or decided in the last 12 months

83 Carter Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JTAwaiting decisionUrgent remedial work to mitigate severe damp at front of houseReceived 29 Oct 202626/00240/LBC
The Crown Inn 14 Church Street Fordham Cambridgeshire CB7 5NJAwaiting decisionTo discharge Condition 2 (external materials) and 4 (finished floor levels, boundary treatments and external lighting) of decision 26/00745/VAR dated 2 October 2026 for Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application Reference Number: 23/00566/VAR 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 parkDischarge of Conditions - 1st SubmissionReceived 14 Oct 202626/00745/DISA
Willow Cottage 41 Church Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NJAwaiting decisionT1 Cedar - Fell. This is a large species of tree unsuitable for the location and very close to neighbouring property, with branches overhanging both it and the public highway. A branch recently fell during mildly windy conditions (although not stormy) and narrowly missed a car parked outside. The neighbouring property is a beauty parlour with no dedicated parking, and there are frequently cars parked outside under the tree. The tree has also grown up around the telegraph pole with wires snaking through the branchesReceived 8 Oct 202626/01072/TRE
30 Mill Lane Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NQApprovedT1 & T2 Silver Birch - FellReceived 17 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 202626/00996/TRE
The Old Vicarage 31 Church Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NJApprovedT1 Willow - Cut down to ground levelReceived 1 Sep 2026Decided 9 Oct 202626/00931/TRE

Planning in Fordham

Approved: 95%; 21 of 21 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fordham in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Fordham

Postcode districts

CB7 319 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council

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About Fordham

Fordham is a picturesque village located in rural Cambridgeshire, part of the East Cambridgeshire district. Situated just four miles north of Newmarket, it is well-connected to nearby settlements including Soham, Burwell, Isleham, Mildenhall, and Chippenham, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,848 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.

Property prices in Fordham show an average sale price of £342,752, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Fordham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fordham 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fordham, 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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Fordham. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fordham?

In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Fordham. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Fordham?

The average planning decision time near Fordham is 41 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 Fordham?

The planning approval rate near Fordham is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fordham?

The most common type of planning application near Fordham is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fordham?

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