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Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Cambridge City Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Cambridge City Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates3,125Searchable applications
392Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 1,432 approved or refused records
120Refused applications
1,312 approved · 120 refused · 147 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 May 2019 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas18 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas18 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- Decided25/1292/TTCA
A: Fig (current height 5.8m) - Proposed crown reduction by 1.5m (decrease height of tree and aid wind resistance)B: Amelanchier (current height 5.5m) - Crown reduction by 0.75mC: Star Magnolia (current height 3.35m) - Crown thin by 10% (to be conducted mid summer 2026). Removal of small branches crossing and rubbing to improve air flow and lightD: Plum (current height 3.4m) - Crown reduction by 0.5m (improve light and airflow and wind resistance)E: Magnolia (current height 3m) - Crown thin by 10% (to be conducted mid summer 2026)F: Malus (current height 3.35m) - Crown thin by 10% to maintain tree health and reduce wind resistance, increase light and air circulation. Remove intertwining branches to maintain balanced branch structureG: Cherry (current height 4m) - Crown thin by 10% to maintain tree health and reduce wind resistance, increase light and air circulation. Remove intertwining branches to maintain balanced branch structureH: Cherry (current height 4m) - Crown thin by 10% to maintain tree health and reduce wind resistance, increase light and air circulation. Remove intertwining branches to maintain balanced branch structure
59 Maids Causeway Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DE
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1294/TTCA
Weeping Willow - Repollard to previous pollard points
30 Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DT
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04382/FUL
Refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill and Guildhall Street, including: provision of cycle parking, erection and siting of replacement fixed and temporary market stalls, refurbishment of Grade II listed setts, works to listed fountain and railings, and additional landscaping, street furniture and associated works
Market Square, Market Hill, Wheeler Street, Guildhall Street And Corn Exchange Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04383/LBC
Refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill and Guildhall Street, including: provision of cycle parking, erection and siting of replacement fixed and temporary market stalls, refurbishment of Grade II listed setts, works to listed fountain and railings, and additional landscaping, street furniture and associated works
Market Square, Market Hill, Wheeler Street And Guildhall Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04384/FUL
Installation of roof plant and screen, refurbishment and enhancement of internal and external fabric including installation of PV panels, alterations to internal fabric, rooms and wall positions, and fourth floor and basement extensions of the Guildhall
The Guildhall And Large Hall Market Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04385/LBC
Listed building consent for installation of roof plant and screen, refurbishment and enhancement of internal and external fabric including installation of PV panels, alterations to internal fabric, rooms and wall positions, and fourth floor and basement extensions of the Guildhall and alterations to internal fabric of and installation of solar PV panels to the Large Hall
The Guildhall And Large Hall Market Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04386/FUL
Refurbishment and extension of the Corn Exchange including addition of PV panels, changes to public realm, and alterations and extension to 3 Parsons Court and 2 Wheeler Street including change of use to drinking establishment
Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, 3 And 3A Parsons Court Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04387/LBC
Refurbishment and extension of the Corn Exchange including addition of PV panels, changes to public realm, and alterations and extension to 3 Parsons Court and 2 Wheeler Street including change of use to drinking establishment
Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, 3 And 3A Parsons Court Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04389/FUL
Garden wall rebuild and repairs at 1 Trumpington Street and 1 Bene't Place
1 Trumpington Street And 1 Bene't Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QA
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04390/LBC
Garden wall rebuild and repairs at 1 Trumpington Street and 1 Bene't Place
1 Trumpington Street And 1 Bene't Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1QA
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1297/TTCA
T3,Hornbeam - tree has 40% die-back. Removing all deadwood will leave very poor form. Framework pollard to reduce height by 4-5m and spread by 3-4m.
Anglia Ruskin University, Helmore Building East Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1298/TTCA
Tulip tree in the back garden: fell.
37 Eltisley Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9JQ
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04394/PRIOR
Replacement windows, addition of a rooftop structure (air conditioning unit), removal of existing fume cabinet flues and upgrade existing rainwater pipes to aluminium.
Anglia Ruskin University, David Building East Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1PT
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1299/TTCA
Poplar tree: shorten up to four of the longer lateral branches, mainly on the East side of the crown, by up to 3m.
9 Barrow Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AP
Received 11 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1300/TTPO
T7: Sycamore - Prune branches by up to 1.5 metres to clear roof
The Eights Marina Mariners Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1ZA
Received 26 Sept 2025 - Decided25/04402/HFUL
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, infill single storey side extension. Internal floor reconfiguration, upgrades to the thermal performance with external insulation and render with ground floor skylights.
3 Bateson Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3HF
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Withdrawn25/04403/CL2PD
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for proposed Energy efficiency works.
Various Properties At Fallowfield Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04404/ADV
Installation of 2no non illuminated projecting signs & 2no sets of non illuminated fascia letters
54 Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HX
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04408/CL2PD
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for the Excavation for concrete foundations to secure 6 steel posts in place.
Nightingale Avenue Recreation Ground Nightingale Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1302/TTCA
Japanese Pagoda T035, T036, T037 and T038 reduce crown from building to provide 1m clearance.
Flats 72-109 Warren Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LE
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04409/LBC
Dismantle and rebuild the front parapet wall across the full width of the Royal Cambridge Hotel to include dismantling of the parapet wall by hand, visual inspection and rebuilding using salvaged materials and mortar mixed to match existing in colour and texture, replacement of coping stones - reuse of existing Ketton Stone where condition allows, augmented with replacement stone where necessary, repairs to cornice moulding, including patch repair, and fabrication of replacement moulding where sections have been previously lost and general redecoration to match existing finishes.
6 Scroope Terrace Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1PY
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04412/HFUL
Single storey side extension.
3 Green Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1SX
Received 12 Nov 2025 - Decided25/04422/FUL
Demolition of the meeting house (F1 use class) and erection of 2no. residential units (C3 use class)
Land Between 2 And 2A Railway Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9LL
Received 13 Nov 2025 - Decided25/1305/TTCA
T21, strawberry tree - prune branch back to clear window by 2m, T30, C. Wingnut - crown lift to 2m, T57, mulberry- crown reduce 2m, T61,plum - reduce to 3m stem,, T66, Mulberry - reduce height to 2.5m and shorten collapsed stem by 50%, T67, Cherry- reduce to leave 3m stem, T69, horse chestnut- crown lift to clear roof by 1.5m, T79, Mulberry - crown reduce by 50%,, T101, Willow - repollard,, T109, Willow - remove and replace, T129, Mulberry - crown reduce by 2-3m, T130,beech - reduce extended growth on remains of split stem by 50%, T136, Acacia - crown reduce by 2-3m to reduce load and clear building by 1.5-2m , T153, bay - remove tree, T154, line- crown crown reduce and lift to clear orad edge and bus shelt roof by 1.5m,, T158, hornbeam- prune around streetlight to provide clearance,, T161, hornbeam - pollard remaining stem to 6m,, T177, rowan - remove,, T188, cypress -reduce height by 3-4m.
Emmanuel College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AP
Received 13 Nov 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Cambridge City Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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