25/09/2026
Anaerobic Digester Proposal, Snoots Bridge, Cambridge Road, Stretham
Resident Update – September 2026
The planning application remains under consideration by Cambridgeshire County Council and no decision has yet been made. The County Council has requested further information from the applicant to address concerns raised by several consultees, including East Cambridgeshire District Council, the Lead Local Flood Authority and the Highway Authority. As of today - 23/9/2026, the applicant has not submitted this additional information, meaning there is currently no confirmed timetable for determining the application. Stretham Parish Council has been actively engaging with the County Council throughout the process to ensure residents' concerns are fully considered. The Parish Council has formally sought clarification on the determination timetable, future consultation arrangements, opportunities for further representations, whether neighbouring councils' comments will be taken into account, and how local councils will be involved as the application progresses. SPC is taking a proactive and evidence-led approach. The Parish Council has appointed independent professional advisers to support its response, including specialist transport consultants who are examining the traffic implications of the proposal, an issue that remains one of the Parish Council's principal concerns. The objective is to ensure that any representations made on behalf of the village are robust, evidence-based and capable of standing up to detailed scrutiny. The Parish Council has also been working closely with planning professionals and maintaining contact with neighbouring parish and town councils that are expected to make their own representations. This collaborative approach is intended to ensure that the potential impacts on Stretham and the surrounding area are fully understood before any decision is made. The Parish Council has been advised that once the applicant submits the requested information, the County Council is likely to undertake a further public consultation. This would provide residents, neighbouring Parish and Tiwn Councils and other interested parties with another opportunity to review the additional material and submit comments before the application is determined. The Parish Council has requested that it is formally notified of any re-consultation and that correspondence is sent directly to both the Chair and Clerk so that the community can be kept informed.
Current Position
No revised information has yet been submitted by the applicant. - No further consultation period has commenced. - No Planning Committee date has been identified. - Independent transport specialists have been instructed by the Parish Council. - A further public consultation is expected once additional information is received.
What Residents Should Do Next
At this stage, there is no action required from residents, as no new information has been submitted by the applicant and no consultation is currently open. However, residents are encouraged to stay informed and watch for future updates from Stretham Parish Council. Once the applicant provides the requested information, a further consultation is expected, at which point residents will have another opportunity to review the proposals and submit their views. In the meantime, the Parish Council is continuing to do the detailed work on behalf of the community. This includes engaging directly with the County Council, working with professional planning and transport advisers, monitoring developments closely and ensuring that Stretham's concerns are properly represented throughout the planning process. Residents who have specific local knowledge, evidence or concerns relating to traffic, road safety, flooding, noise, environmental impacts or other matters are welcome to share these with the Parish Council. Such information may prove valuable in informing future representations when the next stage of consultation begins.
Looking Ahead
The key message for residents is that the application has not been approved, no decision date has been set, and Stretham Parish Council is actively preparing for the next phase of the process rather than simply waiting for events to unfold. The Council remains committed to protecting the interests of Stretham residents, ensuring that concerns are fully evidenced and professionally presented, and keeping the community informed as further information becomes available.
Andrew Prevett
Chairman,
Stretham Parish Council
