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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 dates
3,386Searchable applications
384Recorded as pending
91%Approval rate · 1,575 approved or refused records
134Refused applications

1,441 approved · 134 refused · 155 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 20 May 2019 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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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

  1. Withdrawn23/04037/CONDG

    Submission of details required by condition 18 (design stage BREEAM assessment) of planning permission 23/04037/FUL

    Babbage House Castle Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AT

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  2. Decided26/02537/HFUL

    Part single, partial first floor rear and side extension with first floor outdoor balcony. Associated fenestration and refurbishment works and replacement boundary treatment. Solar Panel to Roof.

    15 Beche Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HX

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  3. Decided26/02543/LBC

    Removal of existing boilers and associated alterations to plant rooms, upgrading of insulation in the roofs, upgrading of radiators and alterations to windows to improve their thermal efficiency.

    Memorial Court Clare College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AJ

    Received 3 Jul 2026
  4. Decided26/02549/HFUL

    Erection of swimming pool and ancillary outbuilding in rear garden.

    276 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8QE

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  5. Decided26/02550/HFUL

    Two storey side and front extension with associated fenestration, single storey rear extension, and roof extension including hip to gable, raising of ridge and rooflights.

    4 Highworth Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2BG

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  6. Decided26/02552/HFUL

    Demolition of garage, single storey rear and side extensions and two storey side extension

    550 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JL

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  7. Decided26/0679/TTCA

    T1: Robinia - Overhanging branch to be cut off where it meets the trunk. Robinia tree is leaning and overhanging garden. Branches have been cut off other side causing tree to be unbalanced. Branch is also shading garden preventing grass from growing properly underneath. Birds also perch on branches resulting in bird droppings preventing residents from enjoying their garden. As shown in photographs provided, cutting off overhanging branch will give tree a more balanced shape with less risk of one side being too heavy and eventually falling causing danger to people or property.T2: Eucalyptus - Overhanging branches to be cut back by 2 metres. Branches have been cut on the other side of tree making tree unbalanced. Tree trunk is also leaning heavily to one side. Cutting back overhanging branches will provide balance and overall stability and health benefits for the tree. Tree also has several dead branches that need to be cut off. Cutting of overhang will reduce risk of tree falling.

    28 York Terrace Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2PR

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  8. Decided26/02553/HFUL

    Single storey rear extension, following demolition of existing conservatory. Replacement side door and sun pipe to roof.

    7 Cranleigh Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 9NP

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  9. Decided26/02554/CL2PD

    Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for demolition of an existing timber garden shed and the erection of a single-story detached garden house within the rear garden, to be used for purposes purely incidental to the enjoyment of the main dwelling house.

    44 Falmouth Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0UF

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  10. Decided26/01408/COND5

    Submission of details required by condition 5 (hard and soft landscaping scheme) of planning permission 26/01408/S73

    Addenbrookes NHS Hospital Trust 28 Long Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8PS

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  11. Decided26/02560/FUL

    Provision of new ASHP plant on the site of the present skip and bin store, relocation of bin store to NE corner of site, associated cabling and landscaping works.

    Memorial Court Clare College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AJ

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  12. Decided26/0682/TTCA

    Evergreen trees 1, 3 and 4 - RemoveBay trees 1 and 2 - Remove stems nearest to the boundary and crown reduce by 3-4 metresHolly tree 1 - Reduce by 2-3 metresHolly tree 2 - RemoveBay tree 3 - Remove stems nearest the fence and crown reduce by 2-3 metresAcer 1 - Remove

    Tranquility Base 49 Belvoir Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1JH

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  13. Decided26/01723/CONDA

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Precise Details (bespoke)) of application 26/01723/S19LB

    Shawms Conduit Head Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EY

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  14. Decided26/0683/TTCA

    Tree number 155: Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' - The large limbs on the westerly side which have sustained damage from the broken branch, reduce by 4m. The rest of the tree a crown reduction of up to 2mTree number 156: Magnolia kobus - Crown reduce by up to 2m

    Churchill College Staircases 31 To 42 East Court Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  15. Decided26/0684/TTCA

    Tree number 658 Morus nigra - Crown reduction of up to 1.5m to reduce the loading

    70 Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DX

    Received 6 Jul 2026
  16. Decided26/0685/TTCA

    T1: Fagus sylvatica "Laciniata" - Crown lift over access path by up to 3m from ground level (up to 15cm diameter wood)T2: Acer psuedoplatanus - Fell to ground levelT3: Betula x caerula - Reduce major limb to North by up to 3m (up to 12.5cm diameter wood)T4: Crataegus laciniata - Remove epicormic growth at baseT5: Crataegus x persimilis - Fell to ground levelT6: Platycladus orientalis - Fell to ground levelT7: Prunus x hillieri 'Spire' - Fell to ground levelT8: Ilex x altaclerensis - Fell to ground levelT9: Sorbus aucuparia - Fell to ground levelT10: Taxus baccata - Reduce crown to clear building by 1m (up to 7.5cm diameter wood)T11: Betula pendula - Fell to ground levelT12: Taxus baccata - Reduce crown to clear building by up to 1m (up to 7.5cm diameter wood)T13: Malus pumila - Fell to ground levelT14: Malus pumila - Fell to ground levelT15: Malus pumila - Fell to ground levelT16: Malus prattii - Fell to ground levelT17: Cerasus serrulata 'Ukon' - Fell to ground levelT18: Betula jacquemontii - Fell to ground levelT19: Betula "Fetisowii" - Fell to ground level

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1JF

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/02567/OUT

    Outline planning application with all matters reserved (save for means of access), for a flexible phased development in separate and severable components comprising the demolition and retention of existing buildings and erection of new buildings to provide: (i) employment generating floorspace comprising Use Class E(g)(i) (offices) and Use Class E(g)(ii) (research and development),flexible Class E(a-f) and Classes F1 and F2 for retail, leisure, community uses and Sui Generis including associated plant, (ii) residential development in Use Class C3 and Sui Generis (co-living), and associated plant, (iii) erection of mobility hubs (Sui Generis) for vehicular and cycle parking and associated plant, and (iv) means of access comprising new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular accesses from Cowley Road, new pedestrian and cycle accesses from the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway, provision of a new bus stop and crossing points of the Guided Busway, open spaces, landscaping, and associated infrastructure.

    Cambridge Business Park Cowley Road Cambridge CB4 0WZ

    Received 2 Jul 2026
  18. Decided26/02568/PRIOR

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

    114B Mowbray Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7TG

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  19. Decided26/02569/S73

    S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) and to remove condition 3 (Green roof) of planning permission 24/04340/HFUL (Single storey side and rear extension and single storey front bay window extension) revision to roof design replacing the approved flat roof with a pitch roof and a change of material from a green roof to a standing seam zinc roof.

    94 Richmond Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3PT

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  20. Decided26/02570/PRIOR

    Installation of a roof top guardrail for safety improvements to roof top access.

    Young Street Building Young Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LZ

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  21. Decided26/0686/TTCA

    T5: Cherry - Crown lift to 2 metres over pathT18: Holm Oak - Reshape by reducing south, east, and west sides of crown by 2.5 metres

    Freemasons Hall Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NA

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  22. Decided26/0687/TTPO

    T21: Robinia - Prune back branches on west side to clear building by 1.5 metres. Reason: To prevent tree growing into the building.T23: Oriental Plane - Prune back branches on east side to clear building by 1.5 metres. Reason: To prevent tree growing into building.

    Freemasons Hall Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NA

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  23. Decided23/04732/CONDW

    Submission of details required by condition 15 (hard and soft landscaping scheme) of planning permission 23/04732/S73

    Devonshire Gardens Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BJ

    Received 7 Jul 2026
  24. Decided26/02572/FUL

    Retrospective installation of 4No. non illuminated and 1No. illuminated display signage.

    146 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7AJ

    Received 7 Jul 2026

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