East Cambridgeshire includes Ely, Soham, and Littleport. Famous for Ely Cathedral, market towns, and rural villages, about 2.9% of the district is Green Belt, guiding development around towns. Planning balances heritage with residential growth.
In the last year East Cambridgeshire decided 725 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how East Cambridgeshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.9% of East Cambridgeshire is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The East Cambridgeshire Green Belt preserves open farmland, historic villages such as Elyford and Swaffham Prior, and river valley landscapes, restricting expansion and protecting the rural character of the district.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
East Cambridgeshire’s fenlands and historic villages are highly sensitive to development to protect open vistas and biodiversity.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
East Cambridgeshire includes Ely, Soham, and Littleport. Famous for Ely Cathedral, market towns, and rural villages, about 2.9% of the district is Green Belt, guiding development around towns. Planning balances heritage with residential growth.
In the last year East Cambridgeshire decided 725 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 87% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 67% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how East Cambridgeshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
2.9% of East Cambridgeshire is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The East Cambridgeshire Green Belt preserves open farmland, historic villages such as Elyford and Swaffham Prior, and river valley landscapes, restricting expansion and protecting the rural character of the district.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
East Cambridgeshire’s fenlands and historic villages are highly sensitive to development to protect open vistas and biodiversity.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
