7, 8 And 8A Christs Lane Cambridge CB1 1NP

1. 13 Jul 2021

   Received by Cambridge

2. 29 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cambridge granted permission on 29 March 2023, 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.

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.

• Christs College Library Christs College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  26/02109/FUL Submitted 5 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Demolition of 1970s library and replacement with new library, social and study spaces including re-provision of bridge to the Bodley Library. Alterations to kitchen, Upper Hall and adjacent areas including new plant, access improvements and alterations to wc, provision in the south east range of Second Court. Re-landscaping of Bath Court and ancillary works, installation of temporary kitchen and dining facility in Second Court for the duration of the works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 367 docs

• North Court Emmanuel College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AP

  23/0071/TTCA Submitted 17 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  T192 - Sweetgum - Crown lift to clear road by 4.5 - 5m for buses. Crown reduce on opposite side to clear face and roof of building by up to 2m T193 - Sweetgum - Crown lift to clear road by 4.5 - 5m for buses. Crown reduce on opposite side to clear face and roof of building by up to 2m

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Second Court Christs College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  26/0818/TTCA Submitted 4 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  5 Day Notice for a removal of a dead Acacia tree within second court of the college.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Christs College, First Court St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3BU

  22/05155/LBC Submitted 28 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Refurbishment to H, I and K staircases of First Court, Christ's College. To include full re-roofing, external repairs and minor internal alterations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 46 docs

• Christs College, First Court St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3BU

  24/03263/LBC Submitted 30 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Retention for works to form a temporary Porter's Lodge whilst the existing Lodge is undergoing refurbishment. All proposed works are to be removed once the refurbishment of the existing lodge is complete.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Christs College, First Court St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3BU

  24/03687/FUL Submitted 1 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Removal of chimney ref. CM07 to ridge level and reconstructing using Ketton stone to mirror the size, proportions and detailing of the existing.

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 26/02377/FUL Granted

  5 Davy Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3QW

  Two storey front extension, a single storey rear extension (following the removal of the existing side and single storey rear extensions). Conversion of existing roof space following the reconstruction with a raised ridge height, to create 1no 3bed dwelling adjacent to the existing house.

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/03042/FUL Granted

  Botanical Gardens, Plant Growth Facility Department Of Plant Science Bateman Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LR

  Installation of a new stand-by Generator and acoustic enclosure at the Sainsbury Laboratory to serve Building B in mains fail conditions.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03008/FUL Granted

  24 Luard Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8PJ

  Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 2.5 storey dwelling and associated landscaping

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03002/FUL Granted

  The Pickerel Inn 30 Magdalene Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AF

  Remove existing jumbrellas 2 no. and replace with a new Mirador Pergola to the rear courtyard

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Full applications