580 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JR

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 13 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 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. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 588 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JR

  26/00952/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2026 35m away

  Change of use from an 8-bedroom to a 10-bedroom Large-HMO (sui generis use), through a single-storey rear (side) and internal replan

  Granted Full applications 30 docs
  Small domestic

• 568 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JR

  20/04924/PRI01A Submitted 27 Nov 2020 61m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 147 High Street Cherry Hinton Cambridge CB1 9LN

  22/05046/FUL Submitted 18 Nov 2022 127m away

  Erection of 2 no. semi-detached dwellings and loft and side extensions to existing building to form additional flat.

  Refused Full applications Extension 35 docs

• 28 Neale Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LE

  22/05415/HFUL Submitted 15 Dec 2022 137m away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Orchard Estate Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JP

  26/01608/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2026 145m away

  Retrospective erection of two outbuildings in rear garden to be used as ancillary storage.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• 550 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3JL

  26/02552/HFUL Submitted 6 Jul 2026 155m away

  Demolition of garage, single storey rear and side extensions and two storey side extension

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/03355/PRIOR Awaiting decision

  52 Kingston Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2NU

  Change of use of commercial premises (Class E) to residential (Class C3)

  2 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 26/03301/PRIOR Awaiting decision

  50 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LA

  Change of use of the first floor and loft space from Class E (commercial, business and service) to a single dwellinghouse within Class C3(a).

  1 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02570/PRIOR Granted

  Young Street Building Young Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2LZ

  Installation of a roof top guardrail for safety improvements to roof top access.

  7 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01844/PRIOR Granted

  Radio Mast Adjacent M11 Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  Removal of the existing 17.5m high structure and the installation of a new 22.5m high monopole. Installation of 6 no. new antennas, Mast Head Amplifiers (MHAs), Remote Radio Units (RRUs), Break Out Boxes (BOBs and GPS node. Removal of 2 no. existing cabinets and installation of 1 no. new cabinet and PSU within the existing cabin. Associated apparatus and ancillary works.

  14 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/02500/PRIOR Refused

  Land At Elizabeth Way Cambridge

  Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising a 20m monopole supporting 9no antennas and 2 no transmission dishes with wraparound cabinet at the base, together with 5 no equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto.

  1 Jul 2026 Prior approval