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Cambridge planning applications

5,180 applications. 94% approved. 53 days to decide.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,180 planning applications from Cambridge. 999 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 94% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

Cambridge: 1,421 applications received in the last year, 999 decisions published.

999
Decided 12 months to October 2026
1,421
New applications 12 months to October 2026
441
Awaiting decision

Cambridge takes a median of 53 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/1152/TTCA Awaiting decision

    77 De Freville Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HP

    Leaning Judas- fell Prunus - fell

    Submitted 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 24/01373/CONDA Awaiting decision

    The White House 72 Fen Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1UN

    Submission of details required by conditions 3 (Piling), 4 (Bin and Cycle Storage) and 5 (Ecological Lighting Scheme) of planning permission 24/01373/FUL

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02814/NMA1 Awaiting decision

    115 Wadloes Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8PF

    Non material amendment on application 26/02814/HFUL to the ridge line of the building on the original plan from mainly E/W to N/S on the new plan and the eaves on the new plan are 90mm higher

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1141/TTPO Awaiting decision

    1 Templemore Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7TH

    Ash - reduce spread on all sides by 3 -3.5m back to previous reduction points, reduce height by 3.5 - 4m down to previous reduction points, remove moderate deadwood throughout crown. Reason - over extended limbs, more structural failure possible

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 23/04687/COND70 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Submission of details required by condition 70 (Car and Cycle Parking Management Plan) of planning permission 23/04687/FUL - Site 1 only

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1137/TTCA Awaiting decision

    27 Millington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9HW

    Robinia - remove deadwood throughout crown, reduce height of remainder by 2 -2.5m, reduce spread by up to 2m to shape round

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1143/TTPO Awaiting decision

    5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

    T1 - Lime - Selectively reduce the longest and most exposed branch and scaffold extremities by up to approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points and retaining a natural, balanced crown form. Remove deadwood throughout the crown.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1142/TTCA Granted

    Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

    T1 - London Plane. To reduce and thin identified limb over Jesus Lane by 3m. The bough has already lost a very large limb directly over Jesus Lane, danger to public.

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/1144/TTPO Awaiting decision

    Pinehurst Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    T1 (T113 on plan) Dead Larch - Fell T2 (T259 on plan) Sycamore - Major dieback of upper crown, Sooty Bark Disease confirmed, risk of partial collapse, within falling distance of road, pavement and adjacent property. Fell T3 (T251 on plan) Damaged Elm - Stem subject to several collisions with tall vehicles, branch will continue to subside over time - Remove leaning stem above road to leave 2m Bolling

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 23/04687/NMA2 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Non material amendment on application 23/04687/FUL to: 1 - Community Centre Hall (Block ABC east elevation) single exit doors within garden space amended to double doors to comply with fire strategy. 2 - Community Centre (Block ABC west elevation) 1no. window to one to one room at request of Cambridge City Council due to operational requirements. 3 - Community Centre (Block ABC link roof) 1no. Skylight introduced for access and natural light. 4 - Community Centre (Block ABC) Glazing to garden wall omitted for hit and miss brick detail at request of Cambridge City Council due to vandalism and maintenance concerns. 5 - Community Centre (Garden) Ramp omitted due to appropriate existing levels allowing level access. 6 - All Blocks (Elevations) 825mm reduction in parapet height to accommodate appropriate technical floor and roof build ups, and service voids, which would have otherwise increased overall building height. 7 - Block ABC (North and East Elevations) 3no. RWP's introduced on both elevations because loadings on roof are too great to comply with warranty provider requirements if falls only go from front to back. additionally higher parapets would have been required contradicting above change. 8 - Block D (North elevation) Plant room door omitted as no longer a requirement for electrical plant room. 9 - Block A (South elevation) M4(3) slopes introduced to patios of units to allow easier wheelchair access at request of Cambridge City Council

    Submitted 6 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 16/0176/COND45C Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 45 (Fire Hydrants) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 16/0176/COND21F Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 21 (Contaminated Land - Gas Risk) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 16/0176/COND46C Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 46 (Foul Water Strategy) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03781/HFUL Awaiting decision

    145 Vinery Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DW

    Hip to gable roof alteration including increased roof height to provide additional accommodation. Single storey front extension. Construction of new pitched roof car port building with rooflights and room above.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 26/01019/COND16 Awaiting decision

    Arm Ltd 110 Fulbourn Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9NJ

    Submission of details required by condition 16 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission 26/01019/FUL

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 16/0176/COND22C Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 22 (Submission of Preliminary Contamination Assessment) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01618/CONDA Awaiting decision

    4 Journey Campus Castle Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AN

    Submission of details required by condition 5 (Biodiversity Net Gain) of planning permission 26/01618/FUL

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01019/COND9 Awaiting decision

    Arm Ltd 110 Fulbourn Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9NJ

    Submission of details required by condition 9 (Ecology - Enhancement) of planning permission 26/01019/FUL

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 16/0176/COND24C Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 24 (Implementation of Remediation) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 16/0176/COND23D Awaiting decision

    Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Submission of details required by partial discharge of condition 23 (Submission of Site Investigation Report and Remediation Strategy) for Plot of 4000 Discovery Drive only of outline planning permission 16/0176/OUT

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 23/04732/NMA6 Awaiting decision

    Devonshire Gardens Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BJ

    Non material amendment on application 23/04732/S73 for changes to the Permitted Scheme comprising the omission of the balustrades on the western elevation of Block F&G parapet gutters.

    Submitted 5 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 25/02818/CONDF Awaiting decision

    19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

    Submission of details required by conditon 4 (Trees) of planning permission 25/02818/S73

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03729/FUL Awaiting decision

    27-28 Bridge Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1UJ

    Installation of new shopfront and seating at the rear external court yard with proposed conservatory glass roof.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1122/TTCA Awaiting decision

    Land To The Front Of 1 To 59 Waren Close Street Record Warren Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    G1 - 8x London Plane - Pollard by approximately 4m at a finished height of approximately 10m as part of a management plan

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03730/ADV Awaiting decision

    27-28 Bridge Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1UJ

    Installation of 1no externally illuminated projecting sign. 1no externally illuminated fascia sign. 1no intermally illuminated menu box and 2no awnings.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Advertising
  • 23/03579/CONDD Awaiting decision

    35 Milton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1XA

    Submission of details required by condition 35 (Alternative Ventilation Scheme) of planning permission 23/03579/FUL

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03739/S73 Awaiting decision

    98 Riverside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HN

    S73 to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of ref: 26/01087/HFUL (Part single, part two storey side extension with first floor terrace and sedum roof. Roof extension including rear dormer, following demolition of existing carport building and separate lean-to structures. Alterations to fenestration.) to include repositioning of three walls to align with existing structure, patio door changed to window, addition of rooflights, metal balustrade instead of glass, and amended attic windows.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1124/TTCA Awaiting decision

    Street Record Warren Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    T1 - Willow - Pollard by approximately 5m to a finished height of 12m. Requires Tree Management

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03740/TELNOT Awaiting decision

    32 Mortlock Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1TE

    Installation of a fixed broadband line.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/03721/CL2PD Awaiting decision

    23 Wulfstan Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 8QL

    Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for erection of outbuilding to rear.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00914/CONDA Awaiting decision

    Various Properties At Fitzgerald Place, Pepys Court And Scholars Walk Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1WA

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Sample Panel) of planning permission 26/00914/FUL.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03717/FUL Awaiting decision

    Graduate By Hilton Granta Place Mill Lane Cambridge CB2 1RT

    Installation of a rooftop telecommunications base station comprising the installation of 12no. new antennas, 4no. transmission dishes alongside ancillary works including wrapping each antenna sector in GRP shrouding.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/03713/FUL Awaiting decision

    Hope House 15A Brooklands Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8BG

    Installation of air source heat pumps and solar panels

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/1121/TTCA Awaiting decision

    Pembroke College Sports Ground Grantchester Road Newnham Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9ED

    T94 Ash Tree - Extensive fruiting bodies of Rigidoporus ulmarius, although could be Perenniporia fraxinea. Closer inspection suggests initial identification. Either way at several points around base of tree. Remove Tree

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 25/02952/NMA1 Awaiting decision

    94A Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2BD

    Non-material amendment on application 25/02952/FUL for change of windows to the upper floors of the front elevation (NE) from timber to heritage style uPVC, to match the approved conditions. Material change of windows and door to the rear (SW) and side (NW) elevation from timber to uPVC. Brick headers to windows and door of rear extension.

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/1117/TTCA Awaiting decision

    1 Clarkson Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EJ

    Silver birch tree - Fell, reason for removal is that the tree is dying which risks safety and damage

    Submitted 1 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03705/S73 Awaiting decision

    17 Kimberley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HG

    S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of ref: 25/04834/HFUL (Single-storey side and rear extension and loft alterations including a rear dormer, plus associated internal changes) to show changes to the rear dormer, rear flat roof and rear facing window to the juliet balcony. Condition Number(s): Amendments to Rear Dormer and Flat Roof Level, and Rear facing window to Juliette balcony Conditions(s) Removal: Amendments to Rear Dormer and Flat Roof Level, and Rear facing window to Juliette balcony Amendments to Rear Dormer and Flat Roof Level, and Rear facing window to Juliette balcony

    Submitted 30 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/03687/HFUL Awaiting decision

    106 Oxford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3PL

    Single storey rear extension and erection of outbuilding in rear garden.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Householder
  • 26/1111/TTPO Awaiting decision

    34 Stockwell Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3ND

    T1 - False Acacia - Crown reduce in height and lateral spread by up to 2m. Crown lift by up to 1.5m to gain a clearance of 3m under tree. Reason - Oversized for location with potential to significantly increase in size. Significantly overshading neighbouring gardens and rear of property.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 25/04673/CONDB Awaiting decision

    Judge Business School Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1AG

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Fixtures and Fittings - part (e) Name Plates) of Listed Building consent 25/04673/LBC

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03692/TELNOT Awaiting decision

    40 Carlyle Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3DH

    Installation of a fixed line broadband apparatus

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/1114/TTPO Awaiting decision

    St Andrews Tutorial College 13 Station Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2JB

    T9 - LIME x 5ms Tall - Remove and Replant. Reason - Historically pollarded at 4.5ms, now with decay in pruning points and main stem, heavily suppressed by adjacent taller Limes.

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 25/02764/CONDB Awaiting decision

    1 - 2 Montreal Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3NR

    Submission of details required by condition 4 (Drainage) of planning permission 25/02764/FUL

    Submitted 29 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00442/CONDB Awaiting decision

    639 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8WL

    Submission of details required by conditions 4 (Arboricultural Supervision) and 5 (Tree Replacement Details) of planning permission 26/00442/FUL

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01905/CONDA Awaiting decision

    18 Carlton Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 2BZ

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Piling), 4 (Ecological Enhancement Scheme), 5 (Energy Statement) and 10 (The Management Plan) of planning permission 26/01905/FUL

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 23/04687/COND10 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Submission of details required by condition 10 (Travel Plan Welcome Pack) of planning permission 23/04687/FUL - Site 1 only

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 23/04687/COND49 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Submission of details required by condition 49 (Class E Noise Mitigation) of planning permission 23/04687/FUL - Site 1 only

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 23/04687/COND50 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Submission of details required by condition 50 (Class E Odour) of planning permission 23/04687/FUL - Site 1 only

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 23/04687/COND23 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Submission of details required by condition 23 (Water Efficiency) of planning permission 23/04687/FUL - Site 1 only

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01066/NMA1 Awaiting decision

    Site Of 4000 Discovery Drive Land South Of Dame Mary Archer Way Cambridge Biomedical Campus Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Non material amendment on application 26/01066/REM to make minor changes to 4000 Discovery Drive building design

    Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Amendments

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Recent decisions

Data to October 2026

  • 26/1142/TTCA Granted

    Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

    T1 - London Plane. To reduce and thin identified limb over Jesus Lane by 3m. The bough has already lost a very large limb directly over Jesus Lane, danger to public.

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 25/04905/HFUL Granted

    36 Wilberforce Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0EQ

    Installation of heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment at the property, comprising three air source heat pumps (one serving the swimming pool and two serving the main dwelling) together with a single air conditioning unit serving the gym and family room. The installation of six ventilation outlets and associated internal plant and mechanical equipment located within the designated plant rooms, together with acoustic screening on the northern elevation. (Retrospective)

    Decided 8 Oct 2026 Householder
  • 26/00567/CONDD Granted

    Babbage House Castle Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AT

    Submission of details required by condition 31 (EV Vehicle Charging Point Details) of planning permission 26/00567/S73

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00567/CONDC Granted

    Babbage House Castle Park Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AT

    Submission of details required by condition 30 (Lighting Scheme) of planning permission 26/00567/S73

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/1000/TTCA Granted

    69 Hemingford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3BY

    T1 - Cherry tree - Reduce crown by about 3m, or, if this is not possible reduce the crown where it overhangs 67 Hemingford Road by a similar amount. Reason - This would reduce the overshadowing of the roof of 67 Hemingford Road and also prevent branches impinging on telephone wires connecting to 65 Hemingford Road.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 24/01330/CONDA Split decision

    The Emperor 21 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1NW

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Trees), 4 (Surface water during construction), 5 (Traffic Management Plan), 6 (demolition/construction noise and vibration impact assessment), 7 (Dust mitigation) and 10 (method statement) of planning permission 24/01330/FUL

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03059/PRIOR Granted

    Addenbrookes, Bu41 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 0QQ

    Installation of 826 solar PV panels

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/02679/LBC Granted

    All Saints Church Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BP

    New lighting scheme, new audio system, new low power services, ramping adjustments to the interior middle section of the north porch.

    Decided 7 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/1012/TTCA Granted

    15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ

    2.Yew - Fell

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/0998/TTCA Granted

    Street Record Gresham Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2EP

    Plane - Raise canopy on all sides to clear 4 -5m high, Raise canopy to clear roof of garage block by 2m and Reduce length of 2No limbs on east and west side with fungal fruiting bodies by 2-3m back to suitable growth points Reasons - to establish a clearance from road surface and adjacent buildings as part of regular maintenance reduce load on 2 limbs with active fungal fruiting bodies to reduce risk of stem failure

    Decided 6 Oct 2026 Trees

The full record

Decisions between 2012 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,738 decisions from Cambridge between 2012 and 2026, part of 5,180 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 4,061 granted against 272 refused. The busiest single year was 2020, with 1,505 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 12/326/TTCA Granted

    62A Gwydir Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LL

    T2 - Oriental Tree - Reduce in height

    Decided 8 Oct 2012 Trees
  • 12/1120/FUL Granted

    60 Kimberley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HJ

    Single storey rear extension.

    Decided 9 Oct 2012 Full applications
  • 12/1107/S73 Withdrawn

    27 Babraham Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 0RB

    Application to vary condition 1 to include a maximum of 4 ice cream vans, condition 2 so that vans not in use shall be stored in the existing garage but not behind closed doors, condtion 3 to allow deliveries to the site and condition 4 to allow the parking of 4 ice cream vans within the existing garage block on planning approval C/97/0695/FP.

    Decided 24 Oct 2012 Amendments
  • 12/1117/FUL Granted

    20 Chalmers Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3SX

    Single storey rear extension.

    Decided 25 Oct 2012 Full applications
  • 12/1104/FUL Granted

    Nokia Plc, Broers Building 21 J J Thomson Avenue Cambridge CB3 0FA

    MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR OF BROERS BUILDING TO ALLOW FOR MECHANICAL SERVICES TO RUN FROM GROUND FLOOR TO ROOF MECHANICAL PLANT. MECHANICAL SERVICE ROUTE CLADDED TO MATCH EXISTING.

    Decided 29 Oct 2012 Full applications
  • 12/313/TTPO Granted

    Vinery Park 38 Vinery Park Cambridge CB1 3GN

    T1 Cherry: crown reduction of five lower branches nearest the property. These branches constitute about 10-15% of the tree. Removal of branches is to ensure clearance of houses.

    Decided 8 Nov 2012 Trees
  • 12/421/TTCA Granted

    17 Aylestone Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HF

    T1 - Lawson Cyprus in front garden: Remove as too big for garden and shading house and neighbouring property. Replacement tree to be planted.

    Decided 15 Nov 2012 Trees
  • 12/420/TTCA Granted

    11 Pye Terrace Church Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1DX

    T1 and T2 - Sycamore - Remove lowest branches

    Decided 15 Nov 2012 Trees
  • 12/1251/FUL Granted

    25 Brunswick Terrace Cambridge CB5 8DG

    Proposed rear and side extension to existing house following demolition of existing conservatory and part demolition of boundary wall, No.25 Brunswick Terrace.

    Decided 16 Nov 2012 Full applications
  • 12/1235/CL2PD Granted

    Station Area Redevelopment Land Off Station Road - Adjacent Murdoch House Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness under section 192 for the erection of portacabins on the side adjacent to Murdoch House and to the east of Demeter House. Removal of temporary portacabins following building works programmed for 22 Station Road.

    Decided 20 Nov 2012 Lawful development

Decision speed

12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 650 65%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 231 23%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 118 12%

Planning agents in Cambridge

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Bidwells LLP 91% granted overall 198
  2. Eastern Tree Surgery Limited 97% granted overall 183
  3. Carter Jonas LLP 89% granted overall 144
  4. Acacia Tree Surgery Ltd 98% granted overall 138
  5. Head of Estates 100% granted overall 85
  6. Michael Bullivant Associates 98% granted overall 75
  7. Richardson Tree Surgery Limited 98% granted overall 74
  8. Eastern Landscape Service Limited 97% granted overall 60

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Cambridge decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, Cambridge decided 999 planning applications. 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Cambridge?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 53 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Cambridge decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 999 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 65% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 88% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Cambridge decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 4738 decisions from Cambridge between 2012 and 2026, out of 5,180 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Cambridge?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 246 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

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Cambridge: 5,180 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 999 decided, 94% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 1,421 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2012 and 2026: 4,738 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.

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