Soham, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Soham, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 12,336 (2021) · Area: 8.2 km²
District: East Cambridgeshire
Website: http://www.soham-tc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,900 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: East Cambridgeshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Soham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Soham.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Soham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Soham.
- - St Andrews Church High Street Soham Cambridgeshire
T79 and T80 Lime trees - Re-pollard to pollard knuckles at 4m, removing 10-12m regrowth. Following an aerial inspection that found moderate decay in old pollard knuckles
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Fir Tree House 38 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
H1 Leyland Cypress hedge x2 - Cut back and tidy as they are currently overgrown (circled in yellow) T1 Leyland Cypress - This needs removing (circled in magenta) as it is ragged, and branches are fall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Play Area Recreation Ground Fountain Lane Soham Cambridgeshire
To discharge Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 30 May 2025 for 25/00167/FUL To extend current skatepark
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Play Area Recreation Ground Fountain Lane Soham Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 6 (soft landscaping maintenance scheme) 9 (arboricultural method statement) of decision dated 30 May 2025 for 25/00167/FUL To extend current skatepark
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Recreation Ground Fountain Lane Soham Cambridgeshire
T44 White Horse Chestnut - Reduce height by 10-12m, shorten laterals by approximately 3m- all to mitigate stem decay - this will allow retention of this tree in short term T46 Beech - Recent branch fa
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Fountain 1 Churchgate Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DS
Repairs to weighbridge attached to side of building following vehicle impact
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and windows, repairs to existing bow window and new (replacement) timber entrance gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 50 Paddock Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JA
G1 Conifers x12 - Reduce height by 10-15ft (3-4.5m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 25 East Fen Common Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JH
Demolish existing outbuilding/garage and replace with single storey outbuilding for home office/family annex
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 50 Station Road Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5DY
T1 Leyland Cypress - Remove/Prune back dead branches x3 (see photo)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Walter Gidney Pavilion Fountain Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5ED
To discharge Condition 7 (a scheme for the protection of the retained trees) of decision 20/01636/FUL dated 13 December 2021 for demolition of part of existing community hall, replacement with a purpo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: East Cambridgeshire | Date: 2023-10-15
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A brief summary of Soham in Cambridgeshire
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.
Property prices in Soham show an average sale price of £355,900, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Soham a particularly low-crime area.
Soham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Soham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Soham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Soham Wet Horse Fen SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Soham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.soham-tc.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Soham
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Soham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Soham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Soham were tree works (10), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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