Institute Of Astronomy, Observatory Building And Library Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02485/FUL Granted

  Institute Of Astronomy, Observatory Building And Library Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  Alterations to provide improved disabled access, alongside general maintenance works. The scheme comprises the following: new external ramp to the eastern side of the central portico, new external ramp to service the exterior door in the western facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, regrading of external site levels to service the exterior door in the eastern facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, mechanisation of exterior doors and rearrangement of toilet block within eastern wing to provide disabled wc facility.

  Decided 8 Sep 2026 Full applications

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

• Application: 26/02485/FUL (Awaiting decision)

Cambridge granted permission on 8 September 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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• Institute Of Astronomy, Observatory Building And Library Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  26/02485/FUL Submitted 30 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to provide improved disabled access, alongside general maintenance works. The scheme comprises the following: new external ramp to the eastern side of the central portico, new external ramp to service the exterior door in the western facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, regrading of external site levels to service the exterior door in the eastern facade of the building, with interior mat well removed, mechanisation of exterior doors and rearrangement of toilet block within eastern wing to provide disabled wc facility.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Churchill College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS

  26/0713/TTCA Submitted 10 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Tree number 187 Quercus rubra Fell and grind out the stump

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Thorrowgood Telescope Building Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  22/04587/LBC Submitted 17 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of structure surrounding the Thorrowgood Telescope.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 18 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Thorrowgood Telescope Building Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0HA

  22/04586/FUL Submitted 17 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of structure surrounding the Thorrowgood Telescope.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy, Hoyle Building Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0EZ

  20/1954/TTCA Submitted 14 Sep 2020 100 yards away

  T1: Blue Spruce (in severe decline) - Remove to ground level.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Institute Of Astronomy Madingley Road Cambridge CB3 0HA

  20/01755/LBC Submitted 18 Mar 2020 100 yards away

  Alterations to electrical power and IT data cabling, conduit and containment trunking upgrades and replacement, along with replacement lighting cabling and LED fitting upgrades.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 52 docs

• 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.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/03061/LBC Granted

  51-52 Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1RG

  Alterations to an existing internal wall to provide enlarged, clearer access and remove part of the existing masonry and install a steel support frame, allowing for a wider opening between the entrance and main dining area.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01310/LBC Refused

  49 New Square Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EZ

  Partial removal of the boundary wall to Willow Walk to form parking area, and to New Square to form pedestrian gate.

  Received 2 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02984/LBC Granted

  University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

  Internal changes to rooms on 2nd floor and Basement level.

  Received 6 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02929/LBC Granted

  62-64 King Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1LN

  Enlargement of a doorway in a partition wall within the kitchen in rear single storey extension.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings