Fir Tree House 38 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Pending Consideration
26/00273/TRE
Description
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 falling. T2 Hazel - Needs the dead central portion removing (circled in green) T3 Bay - Needs removing as is overgrown (circled in white) G1 Apple & Pear - These are overgrown and have ceased producing fruit. These will be removed and replaced (circled in blue)
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Historical activity at this location
35 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
T1 - group of ~10 small diameter fir trees. Trees are sited on the boundary of properties…
2023
Approved
T1 - group of ~10 small diameter fir trees. Trees are sited on the boundary of properties…
2021
Approved
1 = Laurel nobilis - Requiring pruning 2 = Group of Apples and Pears - Reduce Apple by ap…
2021
Approved
1 = Laurel nobilis - Requiring pruning 2 = Group of Apples and Pears - Reduce Apple by ap…
2021
Approved
Proposed internal and external improvements
2021
Approved
Proposed internal and external improvements
2018
Approved
T1 Conifer - Fell tree at front of house , blocking side of drive
2018
Approved
T1 Conifer - Fell tree at front of house , blocking side of drive
2017
Approved
Replace UPVC windows and front door.
2017
Approved
Replace UPVC windows and front door.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and windows…
2025
Approved
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and windows…
2025
Approved
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and windows…
2025
Approved
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed external and internal works to Listed Building including new doors and windows…
2025
Approved
Grange Court 3 Ten Bell Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BJ
Single storey rear extension
2025
Approved
Grange Court 3 Ten Bell Lane Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BJ
Single storey rear extension
2025
Approved
Copperfield 20 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
T1 Lime - Crown reduction up to 3m T2 Yew - Crown thin 15-20% T3 Sycamore - Removal of lo…
2025
Approved
Copperfield 20 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
T1 Lime - Crown reduction up to 3m T2 Yew - Crown thin 15-20% T3 Sycamore - Removal of lo…
2023
Withdrawn
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed insertion of 2 No. timber sliding sash windows in northern elevation
2023
Withdrawn
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed insertion of 2 No. timber sliding sash windows in northern elevation
2023
Withdrawn
Sundial House 22 Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Proposed insertion of 2 No. timber sliding sash windows in northern elevation
2019
Approved
36 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Single storey wooden outbuilding
2019
Approved
36 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Single storey wooden outbuilding
2019
Approved
Brooklands House 15 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
T1 - Sycamore - needs re pollarding. This needs to be done as it has not been done for ab…
2019
Approved
Brooklands House 15 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
T1 - Sycamore - needs re pollarding. This needs to be done as it has not been done for ab…
2018
Refused
Ivyhouse 33 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Extend existing dropped kerb. Remove some of the front wall and railings. Remove wall at…
2018
Refused
Ivyhouse 33 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Extend existing dropped kerb. Remove some of the front wall and railings. Remove wall at…
2017
Approved
Norwich House 17 Pratt Street Soham CB7 5BH
T1 Yew - Reduce by 2.5m in height and approx. 1.5-2m from sides to suitable growth points…
2017
Approved
Norwich House 17 Pratt Street Soham CB7 5BH
T1 Yew - Reduce by 2.5m in height and approx. 1.5-2m from sides to suitable growth points…
2017
Approved
Copperfield 20 Pratt Street Soham Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Conversion of outbuilding into single dwelling with off street parking for two vehicles…
2016
Approved
Jalna 18 Pratt Street Soham CB7 5BH
Change of use of part of rear garden of former dwelling to car park for a temporary perio…
2016
Approved
Soham Health Centre Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Construction of 10 two storey residential units
2016
Approved
Soham Health Centre Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Construction of 10 two storey residential units
2016
Approved
Jalna 18 Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Construction of temporary car park with PIR lighting following the demolition of an exist…
2016
Approved
Jalna 18 Pratt Street Soham Cambridgeshire CB7 5BH
Construction of temporary car park with PIR lighting following the demolition of an exist…
East Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#84 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions
East Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
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East Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #186 of 292
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #52 of 292
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #87 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
137 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
26 decided
725
Total decisions
95 refused in 2025