Search Soham planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Soham · updated daily · East Cambridgeshire District Council
- Soham Library 7 Clay Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HJAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing flat roof areas and rooflights. Infilling of Clerestory windows to flat roofReceived 21 Oct 202626/01113/FUL
- Soham Town Rangers Football And Social Club Julius Martin Lane Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5EQAwaiting decisionChange of use of part first floor from office to education useReceived 13 Oct 202626/01088/FUL
- 9 Sand Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AAApprovedTo discharge Conditions 4 (details of roof tiles) and 5 (details of windows & doors) of decision 25/01121/FUL dated for Demolition of existing rear extension and front elevation outer wall, proposed new single storey rear extension, complete new roof structure over the existing building and extension, new brickwork on front elevationReceived 2 Oct 2026Decided 4 Nov 202625/01121/DISA
- 111 Paddock Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5JAAwaiting decisionLoft conversion with rear dormer and skylights and front porchReceived 22 Sep 202626/01016/CLP
- 36 High Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5HEAwaiting decisionChange of use from one flat to two flatsReceived 22 Sep 202626/01014/FUL
Planning in Soham
- Approved
- 90%
- 85 of 90 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Soham in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.
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CB7 318 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: East Cambridgeshire District Council
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About Soham
Soham is a town and civil parish located in the East Cambridgeshire district of Cambridgeshire, England, situated conveniently off the A142 between Ely and Newmarket. As of the 2021 census, the town has a population of 12,336, making it a significant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,336 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Cambridgeshire district.
Soham covers an area of approximately 8.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Soham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Soham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Soham has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Soham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.soham-tc.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Soham, 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, 107 planning applications were submitted near Soham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (30), tree works (24), discharge of conditions (20). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
17 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 11 were dismissed (27% success rate).