18 Norgetts Lane Melbourn Cambridgeshire SG8 6HS

Pending 26/01686/PRIOR
Date received
8 May 2026
Date validated
8 May 2026
Postcode
SG8 6HS

Description

Single storey rear extension. Maximum height to ridge: 3.90m Height to eaves: 2.45m Please note: As the site is situated on non-uniform, sloping ground, all height limits have been measured from the highest part of the surface of the ground immediately adjacent to the proposed extension, strictly in accordance with the interpretation rules set out in Article 2(2) of the GPDO 2015. All new external finishes and materials will be of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse, in compliance with standard Permitted Development conditions.

South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#30 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #34 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
226 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,516
Total decisions
112 refused in 2025