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Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

Granted Cambridge 26/02399/LBC Listed Building Consent

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

Proposal

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.

As published by the council, reference 26/02399/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/02399/LBC
Type
Listed Building Consent
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Permission
Received
24 Jun 2026
Validated
24 Jun 2026
Decided
19 Aug 2026
Ward
Newnham
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
CB3 9AN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cambridge register

This site has had 7 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/03461/S19LB Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    S19 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building consent 25/02558/LBC (Refurbishment of the main kitchens at Robinson College including striping out of existing equipment, hoods and ductwork, and replacement with new, plus the creation of a new plant room within the current food preparation area, a store and staff room. New louvred ventilation openings, condensers and a Heat Recovery Unit) to allow revised extract ductwork across the Cloister Corridor, discharging through a new louvre within an existing masonry opening, together with associated alterations to the positioning of condenser units.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03346/LBC Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Installation of 6nr condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03325/S73 Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 25/02613/FUL (Upgrade and modifications to the ductwork, ventilation canopies and HVAC system to the main basement kitchen, including the creation of a new plant room and associated internal and external works) to allow revised extract ductwork across the Cloister Corridor, discharging through new louvres within an existing masonry opening, together with associated alterations to the positioning of condenser units.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • 26/03345/FUL Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Installation of 6no condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 25/02613/CONDA Granted

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Plant, Machinery and Equipment Noise Assessment) of planning permission 25/02613/FUL

    Decided 3 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 24/03797/LBC Granted

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Introduction of overflow chute, hopper and downpipe to existing parapet gutter adjacent to service alleyway in north-west corner of the building.

    Decided 9 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Jun 2026

    Received by Cambridge

  2. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Decision issued: Granted Permission

Who's behind it

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Purcell LLP Agent

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Documents

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

15 documents on file for this application

  • DECISION NOTICE Application Decision Notice · 19 Aug 2026
  • DELEGATION REPORT Application Committee / Delegated Report · 19 Aug 2026
  • BNE - CONSERVATION Consultee Comments · 16 Jul 2026
  • HISTORIC ENGLAND Consultee Comments · 09 Jul 2026
  • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER Application Officer Correspondence · 01 Jul 2026
  • SITE NOTICE Application Press/Site Notices · 01 Jul 2026
  • REVISED BNG METRIC CALCULATION Application Information · 30 Jun 2026
  • APPLICATION FORM - NO PERSONAL INFO Application Information · 24 Jun 2026
  • FEE CALCULATION Application Information · 24 Jun 2026
  • ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL Attachment Summary · 24 Jun 2026
  • SITE PLAN Drawings · 24 Jun 2026
  • PROPOSED RAMP PHOTOS AND DETAILS Drawings · 24 Jun 2026
  • LOCATION PLAN Drawings · 24 Jun 2026
  • DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Design and Access Statement · 24 Jun 2026
  • HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 24 Jun 2026

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What this grant of permission means

Cambridge granted permission on 19 August 2026, 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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    Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs
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