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University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge CB3 9DR

Granted Cambridge 20/03001/FUL Full Application

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Erection of a Temporary Book Drop in front of the University Library (Period of 6 months)

As published by the council, reference 20/03001/FUL

Application record

Reference
20/03001/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted Permission
Received
8 Jul 2020
Validated
8 Jul 2020
Decided
26 Oct 2020
Ward
Newnham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CB3 9DR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cambridge register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/04541/LBC Granted

    University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge CB3 9DR

    Repair works to existing asphalt roofs. Repairs and repointing to stone and brick work. Replacement of 5no. roof lanterns and gutter lead lining. Installation of fall restraint system to each roof and re-installation of lightning protection, as required.

    Decided 12 Mar 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jul 2020

    Received by Cambridge

  2. 26 Oct 2020

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

  3. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Agent on file, a developer

8 applications on PlanIndex · across 2 councils

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

15 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Cambridge granted permission on 26 October 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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