Clare Hall Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AL

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/03029/FUL Awaiting decision

  Clare Hall Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AL

  Part retrospective external landscape, accessibility and fire-safety works to Clare Hall, comprising renewal of the podium waterproofing and replacement of podium and ground-level paving, alterations to external levels, steps and balustrades, reinstatement of ground-level planting beds and the original water rill, new soft landscaping, replacement planters, seating, external lighting, signage and wayfinding, and retention of the removal of the non-original entrance gates, with associated making good. Fire-safety works comprise replacement and upgrading of fire doors, installation of a water-mist system and fire and smoke-control dampers, with associated equipment and alterations, alterations to the dining hall escape doorway and screen and to a non-original window to one of the flats, localised removal of non-original fabric and reinstatement of door and window openings to provide secondary means of escape, and formation of pass doors within balcony divider screens.

  Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/03030/LBC Awaiting decision

  Clare Hall Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AL

  Part retention of external landscape, accessibility and fire-safety works to Clare Hall, comprising renewal of the podium waterproofing and replacement of podium and ground-level paving, alterations to external levels, steps and balustrades, reinstatement of ground-level planting beds and the original water rill, new soft landscaping, replacement planters, seating, external lighting, signage and wayfinding, and retention of the removal of the non-original entrance gates, with associated making good. Fire-safety works comprise replacement and upgrading of fire doors, installation of a water-mist system and fire and smoke-control dampers, with associated equipment and alterations, alterations to the dining hall escape doorway and screen and to a non-original window to one of the flats, localised removal of non-original fabric and reinstatement of door and window openings to provide secondary means of escape, and formation of pass doors within balcony divider screens.

  Submitted 11 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 30 Jan 2023

   Received by Cambridge

2. 13 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Have No Objection To

3. 1 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cambridge granted permission on 13 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.

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• Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

  26/02399/LBC Submitted 24 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Remove existing pavers to the ramp and resurface in new pavers to match those used in current ongoing works around the site and provide visual consistency throughout the College. Replacement of existing drainage channel and cover with a like for like basis as part of these works.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

• Clare Hall Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AL

  26/03029/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Part retrospective external landscape, accessibility and fire-safety works to Clare Hall, comprising renewal of the podium waterproofing and replacement of podium and ground-level paving, alterations to external levels, steps and balustrades, reinstatement of ground-level planting beds and the original water rill, new soft landscaping, replacement planters, seating, external lighting, signage and wayfinding, and retention of the removal of the non-original entrance gates, with associated making good. Fire-safety works comprise replacement and upgrading of fire doors, installation of a water-mist system and fire and smoke-control dampers, with associated equipment and alterations, alterations to the dining hall escape doorway and screen and to a non-original window to one of the flats, localised removal of non-original fabric and reinstatement of door and window openings to provide secondary means of escape, and formation of pass doors within balcony divider screens.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 121 docs

• Clare Hall Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AL

  26/03030/LBC Submitted 11 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Part retention of external landscape, accessibility and fire-safety works to Clare Hall, comprising renewal of the podium waterproofing and replacement of podium and ground-level paving, alterations to external levels, steps and balustrades, reinstatement of ground-level planting beds and the original water rill, new soft landscaping, replacement planters, seating, external lighting, signage and wayfinding, and retention of the removal of the non-original entrance gates, with associated making good. Fire-safety works comprise replacement and upgrading of fire doors, installation of a water-mist system and fire and smoke-control dampers, with associated equipment and alterations, alterations to the dining hall escape doorway and screen and to a non-original window to one of the flats, localised removal of non-original fabric and reinstatement of door and window openings to provide secondary means of escape, and formation of pass doors within balcony divider screens.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Windows or glazing 118 docs

• St Chads College 48 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DH

  24/1334/TTCA Submitted 20 Nov 2024 150 yards away

  T1 - Four large Yew trees x11ms in height restricting light to student accommodation: Reduce height by 2ms and raise crown by 3ms. Reduce laterals by up to 2ms and leave shaped and balanced.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• St Chads College 48 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DH

  19/1212/NMA2 Submitted 23 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Non material amendment on application 19/1212/FUL for revision of cycle storage facilities on the site.

  Granted Amendments 16 docs

• St Chads College 48 Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DH

  19/1213/CONDB Submitted 21 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Submission of details required by conditions 3 (Demolition of the existing building the means & methods of making good areas where demolitions [internal or external] have altered historic fabric), 5 (Details of new or additional door control and/or closure mechanisms), 6 (Details of new or replacement flooring) and 7 (Installation of services the means & methods of making good areas where service runs are chased into existing historic fabric) of listed building consent 19/1213/LBC

  Granted Conditions Demolition 10 docs

• 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.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1152/TTCA Awaiting decision

  77 De Freville Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HP

  Leaning Judas- fell Prunus - fell

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1012/TTCA Granted

  15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ

  2.Yew - Fell

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 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

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees