Planning Appeals in Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City Council has had 323 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 28.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2015 to 2026.
Total Appeals
323
Success Rate
24%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
66
of 270 decided
Appeals Dismissed
200
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Across 270 decided appeals, Cambridge City Council allows 24% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 63 | 19.5% |
| Full Planning | 31 | 9.6% |
| Minor Commercial | 27 | 8.4% |
| Hearing | 5 | 1.5% |
| Commercial | 1 | 0.3% |
| Outline Planning | 1 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Cambridge City Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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