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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 33,482 planning applications from the planning register of East Cambridgeshire, read in full from 2006 to 5 November 2026. Of the 20,088 approved or refused, 86% were approved. In the last twelve months 13 were approved or refused, 100% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 10 November 2026.
33,482
applications held
86%
of those approved or refused, approved
13
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 100% approved
291
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 1,177 | 397 | 37 | 37 | 91% |
| 2025 | 1,406 | 602 | 111 | 48 | 84% |
| 2024 | 1,467 | 602 | 111 | 76 | 84% |
| 2023 | 1,633 | 686 | 103 | 123 | 87% |
| 2022 | 1,738 | 812 | 113 | 121 | 88% |
| 2021 | 2,150 | 1,084 | 125 | 138 | 90% |
| 2020 | 2,009 | 910 | 133 | 140 | 87% |
| 2019 | 1,990 | 904 | 164 | 108 | 85% |
| 2018 | 1,866 | 961 | 157 | 73 | 86% |
| 2017 | 2,138 | 1,056 | 221 | 128 | 83% |
| 2016 | 1,927 | 1,032 | 124 | 84 | 89% |
| 2015 | 1,743 | 926 | 79 | 55 | 92% |
| 2014 | 1,596 | 784 | 105 | 54 | 88% |
| 2013 | 1,365 | 653 | 72 | 50 | 90% |
| 2012 | 1,326 | 665 | 84 | 45 | 89% |
| 2011 | 1,391 | 766 | 76 | 50 | 91% |
| 2010 | 1,255 | 782 | 97 | 69 | 89% |
| 2009 | 1,104 | 718 | 95 | 78 | 88% |
| 2008 | 1,160 | 815 | 184 | 95 | 82% |
| 2007 | 1,422 | 1,047 | 243 | 114 | 81% |
| 2006 | 1,390 | 1,026 | 233 | 113 | 81% |
83% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for East Cambridgeshire.
Newest applications in East Cambridgeshire
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 5 November 202626/01144/ADI
Land South East Of Hadham Industrial Estate North And South Of A14 Norwich Road Kennett Suffolk
Two Post mounted signage boards either side of Highway (illuminated)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/00430/BNGD
Dullingham Park Stud 10 Eagle Lane Dullingham Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9XB
To discharge the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision 26/00430/FUL dated 23rd July 2026 for Relocation of existing mares boxes, demolition of existing lunge ring, erection of replacement lunge ring, erection of horse walker and associated access, parking and landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01147/VAR
32 Pound Lane Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5SF
To vary Condition 1 (Drawings & Documents) and 3 (External Surface Materials) of previously approved 18/01645/FUL dated 11th January 2019 for single storey extension to rear and replacement windows
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202625/01343/DISA
Downing Farm Station Road Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridgeshire CB25 0NW
To discharge Condition 5 (Surface Water Disposal), 6 (Secured Cycle Parking) and partially discharge 4 (Remediation Scheme) of decision 25/01343/FUL dated 27th February 2026 for change of use of building and land from an agricultural use to two dwellinghouses
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/00272/VARM
Land Between 3 And 5 New Road Haddenham Cambridgeshire
To Vary Condition 16 ( Remediation Method Statement) of previously approved 20/00413/FUM, dated 30 June 2021 for erection of 24 dwellinghouses, together with access road, parking, open space, landscaping, boundary treatments and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01145/VAR
Land North West Of The Scout Hut The Gault Sutton Cambridgeshire
To vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved 21/00305/FUL dated 20th April 2021 for Revised replacement dwelling (as previously permitted under 09/00121/FUL)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202622/01045/DISD
Land Parcel North And West Of Millfield Primary School Grange Lane Littleport Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (fire hydrants), 8 (foul water drainage) and 28 (broadband provision) of decision dated 12 April 2023 for 22/01045/VARM for To vary Conditions 1 (approved plans), 24 (footpath) and 25 (speed limits) of previously approved 17/00757/ESO for Residential development of up to 680 dwellings (including retirement/sheltered dwellings) and neighbourhood centre including associated infrastructure, public open space and landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202625/01206/DISC
Land At High Flyer Farm North Of Kings Avenue Ely Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (Highways-Management & Maintenance) of decision 25/01206/RMM dated 11th June 2026 for reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for 536 dwellings (Phase 3) following outline planning permission 11/01077/ESO
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01149/TPO
The Woodlands Trust Townsend Wood New Path Fordham Cambridgeshire
T1 Sycamore - Dead tree with Sooty Bark Disease adjacent to boundary and footpath - Fell to ground T2 Ash - Dead Ash with ash dieback with bias to boundary and path - Fell to ground T3 Sycamore - Large dead tree with Sooty Bark Disease and with bias to path and boundary - Fell to ground G4 Silver Birch x2 - two dead trees with bias towards footpaths - Fell to ground T5 Sycamore - Large dead tree with Sooty Bark disease with bias towards boundary properties - Fell to ground G6 Elm x 2 - two dead elms on footpath with bias to path and properties - Fell to ground
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/01127/FUL
Cambridgeshire Fire And Rescue Ely Fire Station Egremont Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1AE
Installation of a power back up generator and fuel tank
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202624/01260/DISB
Land South West Of 14 To 20 Ely Road Little Downham Cambridgeshire CB6 2SN
To discharge Condition 5 (Surface Water Drainage) of decision 24/01260/VARM dated 26th June 2025 for To Vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved 21/01322/FUM for Erection of 39 affordable dwellings and associated infrastructure
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01143/TPO
4 Hythe Close Burwell Cambridge CB25 0EZ
T1 - Sycamore - Fell to ground level and treat to prevent regrowth - The tree has become very large and is very close to the house the client wishes to remove this and plant a new tree further set back.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/01138/VAR
1 Bury Lane Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2BB
To remove Condition 5 (Occupancy) and 6 (Removal) of previously approved 17/00108/FUL dated 5th May 2017 for Construction of single storey log cabin style annexe
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/00366/NMAA
Site North Of 39 Church Street Ashley Cambridgeshire CB8 9DU
Non-material amendment to previously approved 26/00366/VARM dated 29th September 2026 To vary Condition 21 (External Lighting) of previously approved 19/00179/FUM for 16 residential dwellings (including 40% affordable) comprising two 5xbed houses, one 4xbed house, four 3xbed houses and nine 2xbed houses along with access, car parking, landscaping and associated infrastructure
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/00240/LBC
83 Carter Street Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5JT
Urgent remedial work to mitigate severe damp at front of house
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01137/CLP
9A Cage Lane Stretham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3LB
Loft conversion and rear box dormer, entrance porch amendments and replacement windows
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202624/01350/DISA
55 Sun Street Isleham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5RU
To discharge Condition 3 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 5 (Archaeology), 6 (Land Contamination Risk Management), 7 (Proposed Footway), 11 (Fire Hydrants), 12 (External Materials), 13 (Boundary Treatments), 16 (Bin Storage), 17 (Soft Landscaping), 20 (Waste and Recycling Collection), 21 (Solar Photovoltaic Panel Details), 22 (Drainage Measures) of decision 24/01350/FUL dated 6th February 2026 for 5 New residential dwellings, access and associated works, including the demolition of existing buildings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202620/01238/DISU
Land To North Of Saxon Business Park Woodfen Road Littleport Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 47 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 20/01238/FUM dated 25th June 2024 for hybrid planning application seeking full planning permission for 180 dwellings, access, landscaping, sustainable urban drainage, public open space and associated primary infrastructure; and outline planning permission for up to 217 dwellings with all matters reserved except access
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/00891/FUL
Land North Of 1 Newport Avenue Fordham Cambridgeshire CB7 5NS
Residential bungalow with low pitch roof, parking with new access off Newport Avenue and external works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/00759/DISA
82 Isleham Road Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NN
To discharge Condition 3 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage), 4 (Soft Landscaping), 5 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00759/FUL dated 18th September 2026 for Erection of building to use as community boxing gym, shared community facility and outbuilding - retrospective
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01132/FUL
15 Canterbury Avenue Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3DW
Demolition of garage and porch, construction of double storey side extension and single storey front extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202622/00588/DISC
Layt Lodge 217 High Street Cheveley Cambridgeshire CB8 9RH
To discharge Condition 14 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 22/00588/FUL dated 18th November 2022 for Proposed demolition of existing building and development of new dwelling and cart lodge. New dwelling to have two storeys plus rooms in the roof
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/00317/DISA
Land West Of 5 Marroway Lane Witchford Cambridgeshire
To discharge Condition 4 (Land Contamination Risk Management) of decision 26/00317/FUL dated 19th June 2026 for change of use of builders yard and construction of 2 dwellings, access and parking
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01125/TRE
54 - 56 High Street Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3XB
G1 Leylandii x4 - Remove leaving a 2m high stump for habitat. They are incredibly close to the neighbours' barns (approx. 1 m), with a stem diameter of 2ft. They have never been worked on before, so they are very tall, and the owners are concerned that if they did fall, the damage would be severe. They cover a veg patch area and greenhouse which receives no light whatsoever. Would like space to potentially plant a new orchard.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01101/LBC
24 High Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JU
Change of Use of rear ground floor part of 24a High Street from Class E to Class C to create separate entrance to existing flat over, plus refurbishments and implementation of previously approved alterations. Plus alterations to 24 High Street to refurbish retail unit and flat over
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01100/FUL
24 High Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JU
Change of Use of rear ground floor part of 24a High Street from Class E to Class C to create separate entrance to existing flat over, plus refurbishments and implementation of previously approved alterations. Plus alterations to 24 High Street to refurbish retail unit and flat over
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/00349/DISA
30A Barton Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HZ
To discharge Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of decision 26/00349/FUL dated 14th September 2026 for Erection of single-storey pool and gym following demolition of garage outbuilding
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01128/FUL
21 Orchard Row Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5AY
Construction of 1no private detached dwelling, with new dropped kerbs and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202625/00535/NMAA
Meadow View Industrial Estate Reach Road Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0GH
Non material amendment to previously approved 25/00535/FUM for Regularisation of the development: Lorry storage park (B8), Self-storage container park (B8), 15 no. industrial starter units (B2), including associated parking, drainage, hard landscaping, and a surface water attenuation pond
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/00368/FUL
Woolsack Barn 24 Market Street Ely Cambridgeshire
Installation of 2 no. air handling units
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/01043/FUL
The Bungalow Hive Road Witcham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2LE
Construction of a cart lodge with a kid's playroom and home office above
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/00269/FUL
21 Orchard Way Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UT
Change of use from garage to hair salon
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/01121/TPO
Sunny Acre 33A Church Street Ashley Newmarket Suffolk CB8 9DU
T1 Weeping Willow - Reduce tree by 2m all round. Lift canopy to give 2m ground clearance
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/01120/FUL
49 Lancaster Way Business Park Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3NW
Change of use for part of the ground floor to form class F1(a) education non residential establishment
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202621/00816/DISE
Land North Of Electricity Sub-Station Weirs Drove Burwell
To discharge Condition 14 (Emergency Response Plan) of decision 21/00816/FUL dated 10th December 2021 for Construction of a 30MW battery energy storage system facility and associated access, landscaping and other infrastructure works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/00249/FUL
5 Meadowbrook Aldreth Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3UZ
Single storey extension to rear and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/00105/DISA
6 The Street Snailwell Newmarket Suffolk CB8 7LX
To discharge Condition 3 (Tree Protection), 4 ( Window and Door Details), 6 (Soft Landscaping), 7 (Hard Landscaping), 9 (Biodiversity Improvements) of decision 26/00105/FUL dated 2nd April 2026 for Single storey rear extension, internal alterations including new first floor en-suite, relocation of air source heat pump and landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/00246/FUL
27 Morton Close Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4FD
Single storey extension to rear and introduction of door to side elevation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01117/FUL
28 The Orchards Sutton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2PX
Outbuilding in the rear garden- retrospective
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 202624/00268/DISA
Ebeneezer Farm West Fen Coveney Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 2DA
To discharge Condition 3 (Tree Protection), 4 (Foul Water Disposal) of decision 24/00268/FUL dated 30th January 2026 for Detached single storey annexe for holiday let use
The council’s page
Latest decisions in East Cambridgeshire
- Approveddecided 2 November 202624/00925/DISA
Millstone Park Burwell Newmarket Road CB25 0BA
To discharge Condition 6 (Substation External Materials) of decision 24/00925/RMM dated 15th May 2025 for Reserved matters application of the approval of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping (Phase 4) in relation to the internal road layout and plot sub division of 18 development plots within a self-build zone, together with associated landscaping, drainage and ancillary infrastructure (including a substation), pursuant to 15/01175/OUM to provide up to 350 dwellings (including affordable housing provision) with associated open space, sports provision, access and infrastructure (as varied by 15/01175/NMAA and 15/01175/NMAB).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 202624/01013/DISA
Walter Gidney Pavilion Fountain Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5ED
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), 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
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 202625/00362/BNGD
Old Salt Depot 38 Brinkley Road Dullingham Cambridgeshire CB8 9UW
To discharge the Biodiversity Net Gain Condition in relation to decision dated 7 September 2026 for 25/00362/FUL Erection of 5 no. two-storey dwellings, associated outbuildings and highway access
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 202626/00138/DISA
The Church 70A North Street Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0BB
To discharge Condition 4 (Biodiversity Improvements) and 10 (Soft Landscape Works) of decision 26/00138/FUL dated 5 May 2025 for Conversion of Grade II Listed former mission church into a residential dwelling
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 202625/00484/DISA
Land Between 120 And 122 North Street Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0BB
To discharge Conditions 3 (external materials) 4 (balcony/privacy screen details) 6 (surface water drainage) 7 (biodiversity enhancements) and 10 (soft landscape works) of decision dated 7 January 2026 for Self-build single dwelling with detached garage and associated external works
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 202624/00160/DISI
Site At Anchor Lane Farm Newnham Drove Burwell
To discharge Condition 9 (full details of materials and colours of the approved battery solution) of decision 24/00160/ESF dated 20th May 2025 for Battery energy storage facility and associated works
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 202626/00958/TPO
The Old Pink Cottage Woodditton Road Kirtling Cambridgeshire CB8 9PG
T1 Plumb tree - Old and dying. Remove it, as it's unsafe because its close to the property and over the garden area used by children. Looking to replace it with a Silver Birch
The council’s page - Notice Served (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/00972/TRE
98 Broad Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4BE
T1 Birch - Remove to ground level and grind out stump(s)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 202626/00970/TPO
Cotswolds Centre Drive Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8AN
G1 5 x Limes - Re-pollard to previous pruning points
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/00979/TRE
26B Lynn Road Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 1DA
T1 Himalayan Birch - Reduce crown over 6 Eden Square back to boundary, removing up to 1.5m of growth
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/00985/TRE
26 High Street Haddenham Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3XA
T1 Ginko - Reduce in height by 2 meters maximum, reduce end heavy lateral limbs by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form T2 Silver Birch - Reduce in height only by 2 meters maximum maintaining a good form To allow the retention of the trees in their locations
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 202626/00991/TPO
The Harbour School Station Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RR
T79 Lime - 19m - Remove hanging branch at approximately 3m.
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01063/TRE
The Harbour School Station Road Wilburton Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RR
T7 Sycamore - 13m - Repolled. CA
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/00994/TRE
1 Church Road Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XT
T1 Willow - Reduce to 2m below previous pollard points
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/00996/TRE
30 Mill Lane Fordham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5NQ
T1 & T2 Silver Birch - Fell
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01012/TRE
The Old Vicarage 72 High Street Swaffham Prior Cambridge CB25 0LD
T1 Ash - Reduce height by 7 -8m down to live growth at the centre of the crown, reduce the spread on the southwest side by 6 -7m to reduce risk of failures and to shape round, remove remaining deadwood throughout the crown
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01007/TRE
31A The Causeway Burwell Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB25 0DU
T1 Variegated Norway Maple - Reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce spread on all sides by up to 1m to shape round. T2 Purple Norway Maple - Reduce height by up to 2m. Reduce spread on all sides by approximately 1.5m and shape round.
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01008/TRE
The Mission Hall High Street Wicken Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5XR
T7 Lime - Deadwood to be removed. This is over the top of a bus stop so needs to be done for H&S T10 Maple - lost one-third of the crown in high winds in 2024. Re-balance on the roadside, reducing its crown by 3m
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01022/TRE
24 Silver Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4JF
T1 Holly - Trim back to boundary line (1m overhang to take back)
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01026/TRE
Willow Lodge Mill Lane Burwell Cambridgeshire CB25 0HJ
T1, T2, T3 Apple - Prune back to previous points by approximately 2m T4 Apple - Prune large Apple at rear by approximately 4m T5 Sycamore at front - Cut back to give a 3m clearance of lamp - Tree Management
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 22 October 202626/01030/TRE
Mandeville House 4 Mandeville Burwell Cambridge CB25 0AG
T1 Cherry - To be removed due to poor health, condition and structural instability T2 Cherry - To be removed due to excessive lean and associated instability
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 202626/00311/NMAA
80 West Street Isleham Cambridgeshire CB7 5RA
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)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 202621/00816/DISC
Land North Of Electricity Sub-Station Weirs Drove Burwell
To discharge Condition 9 (Noise Management Plan) of decision 21/00816/FUL dated 10th December 2021 for construction of a 30MW battery energy storage system facility and associated access, landscaping and other infrastructure works
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 202625/01206/NMAA
Land At High Flyer Farm North Of Kings Avenue Ely Cambridgeshire
Non-material amendment to previously approved 25/01206/RMM dated 11/06/2026 for Reserved matters for layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping for 536 dwellings (Phase 3) following outline planning permission 11/01077/ESO
The council’s page - Allow (TREE)decided 15 October 202626/00949/TRE
36 Commercial End Swaffham Bulbeck Cambridge CB25 0NE
T1 Norway Spruce - Fell as outgrown the space available and close to dwelling T2 Purple Plum - Reduce crown by up to 1.5m, remove dead and decayed branches T3 Bay Laurel - Reduce height by up to 3m and prune to retain the shape, leaving approximately 2m in width
The council’s page
From the planning register of East Cambridgeshire, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.