University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02984/LBC Awaiting decision

  University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

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

  Submitted 6 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 24/03700/LBC Granted

  University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

  New double-leaf door to west room and changes to existing balustrading.

  Decided 25 Nov 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 1 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Cambridge took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Cambridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cambridge decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge CB3 9DR

  20/03001/FUL Submitted 8 Jul 2020 33m away

  Erection of a Temporary Book Drop in front of the University Library (Period of 6 months)

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

  24/03700/LBC Submitted 2 Oct 2024 40m away

  New double-leaf door to west room and changes to existing balustrading.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge CB3 9DR

  20/04541/LBC Submitted 6 Nov 2020 43m away

  Repair works to existing asphalt roofs. Repairs and repointing to stone and brick work. Replacement of 5no. roof lanterns and gutter lead lining. Installation of fall restraint system to each roof and re-installation of lightning protection, as required.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• University Of Cambridge Library West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DR

  26/02984/LBC Submitted 6 Aug 2026 51m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 16 docs

• Memorial Court Clare College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AJ

  26/02543/LBC Submitted 3 Jul 2026 115m away

  Removal of existing boilers and associated alterations to plant rooms, upgrading of insulation in the roofs, upgrading of radiators and alterations to windows to improve their thermal efficiency.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 49 docs

• Kings College, Garden Hostel West Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9DW

  26/0505/TTCA Submitted 20 May 2026 122m away

  Poplar T1 - Reduce height by 7metres and sides by 5metres

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 26/02686/LBC Granted

  32-33 Petty Cury Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3NB

  Replacement and repair of certain internal doors that do not comply with Health and Safety and security procedures.

  15 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02486/LBC 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 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02663/LBC Granted

  1-5 Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HG

  Replacement and repair of selected internal doors, frames and architraves.

  13 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02442/LBC Granted

  The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB

  New layout to wc's on basement level and first floor, relocation of wheelchair accessible wc on ground floor.

  26 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02428/LBC Granted

  Corpus Christi College Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1RH

  Structural repairs, fire safety upgrades and alterations to the bathroom layouts within the rooms surrounding I-Staircase, New Court, Corpus Christi.

  26 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings