69 - 71, 69A And 71A Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/02723/FUL Awaiting decision

  69 - 71, 69A And 71A Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN

  Replacement shopfront, rear extensions and alterations to the ground floor (Use Class E commercial).

  Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 69 - 71, 69A And 71A Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN

  26/02723/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Replacement shopfront, rear extensions and alterations to the ground floor (Use Class E commercial).

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 25 docs

• 69 - 71 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN

  26/01684/PRIOR Submitted 5 May 2026 2m away

  Change of use from Use Class E to Use Class C3 on first and second floors to create 3no dwellings.

  Granted Prior approval 30 docs
  Several homes

• 69 - 71 Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EN

  26/01684/CONDA Submitted 20 Jul 2026 2m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~14 Sep

  Submission of details required by condition 5 (Alternative Ventilation Scheme) of Prior Approval 26/01684/PRIOR

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• Hobsons Conduit Brookside Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  22/02981/CONDB Submitted 20 Aug 2024 31m away

  Submission of details required by condition 3 (a) (brick plinth) of Listed building consent 22/02981/LBC

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• 4 - 5 Bene't Place Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EL

  26/01314/CONDA Submitted 28 Aug 2026 36m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Submission of details required by condition 3 (Details) of listed buiding consent 26/01314/LBC Drawing 25.024-SK-017(A) refers to condition 3b, demonstrating the intended works to the entrance gate from Tennis Court Rd.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 8 docs

• 4 - 5 Bene't Place Lensfield Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1EL

  26/03299/S73 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 36m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  S73 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of planning permission 26/01313/FUL (Change of use of basement from Education (Class F1) to a Medical Practice (Class E) along with internal and external alterations including provision of an external disabled access ramp to the basement) Minor adjustments to the external terminals of the existing MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery) ventilation system for the basement of 4-5 Benet Place.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 10 docs

• 26/02687/FUL Granted

  Brookfields Health Centre Seymour Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DQ

  Retrospective retention of existing modular building for a period of 5 years

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/02187/FUL Granted

  43 Hinton Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7AR

  Retrospective change of use of land to residential curtilage and installation of gravel area.

  10 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/02187/HFUL Granted

  43 Hinton Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7AR

  Retrospective change of use of land to residential curtilage and installation of gravel area.

  10 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/02716/FUL Granted

  8 Lion Estates, Unit 1 Coldhams Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3EW

  Change of use from Class B8 warehouse with ancillary offices to a mixed use as Class E(g)(i) offices and Class F1(f) place of worship, or Class E(g)(i) and B8 in the alternative

  17 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications