The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB

1. 14 Aug 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB

  26/02442/LBC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 28m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs

• 10 Guildhall Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3NH

  20/03022/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2020 44m away

  Installation of a steel frame to the Sump Pump Room at basement level to support the existing steels (retrospective)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• Market Square, Market Hill, Wheeler Street And Guildhall Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  25/04383/LBC Submitted 11 Nov 2025 46m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  Refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill and Guildhall Street, including: provision of cycle parking, erection and siting of replacement fixed and temporary market stalls, refurbishment of Grade II listed setts, works to listed fountain and railings, and additional landscaping, street furniture and associated works

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 237 docs

• Market Square, Market Hill, Wheeler Street, Guildhall Street And Corn Exchange Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  25/04382/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 46m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan

  Refurbishment of Market Square, Peas Hill and Guildhall Street, including: provision of cycle parking, erection and siting of replacement fixed and temporary market stalls, refurbishment of Grade II listed setts, works to listed fountain and railings, and additional landscaping, street furniture and associated works

  Awaiting decision Full applications 309 docs

• 7 Peas Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3PP

  24/02565/LBC Submitted 8 Jul 2024 49m away

  Remove sections of the existing ceiling to the Basement and at Ground Floor level, including the underside of the staircase and replace with new 60-minute fire rated ceiling, removal of the partitions to the Basement and to the staircase at Ground Floor Level and replace with new 30-minute fire rated partitions. Supply and install new fire doors and frames to these partitions, replacement of the fire alarm and emergency lighting, small power and lighting to the new ceiling, addition of a new kitchen tea point and blocking up of the 2 no. windows to the rear of the basement forming lightwells.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 22 docs

• 7 Peas Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3PP

  24/02565/CONDA Submitted 5 Nov 2024 49m away

  Submission of details required by conditions 4 (protected and supported during works) and 5 (fire rated ceiling) of Listed Building consent 24/02565/LBC

  Decided Conditions 8 docs

• 26/02543/LBC Granted

  Memorial Court Clare College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AJ

  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.

  3 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02609/LBC Granted

  16 Orchard Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1JT

  Repairs to roof coverings, replacement of two dormer casement windows, repairs to dormer gutters and leadwork, installation of roof void insulation, repairs to chimney stacks, minor flat roof repairs, repairs to the front bay window and repairs to rainwater goods.

  9 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02576/LBC Granted

  2 And 3 Melbourne Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EQ

  Removal of the existing internal staircase serving the ground and first floors, together with the installation of a new replacement staircase and associated first-floor structural alterations and creation of a new opening between No. 2 and No. 3 at first-floor level.

  7 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02501/LBC Granted

  The Old Schools, Registrarys Office Trinity Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1TN

  Re-configuration to offices, including removal of modern partitions and additions of partitioning, with associated adjustments to building services.

  1 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01496/LBC Granted

  The Old Ticket Office Unit 1 Cambridge Railway Station Station Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2JH

  Refurbishment works to include: roof re-covering, flashing replacement, slate replacement where required, drainage improvements, leak prevention, remedial work to walls where required, potential timber repairs to roof members and supply and install man safe to the roof, and internal repair and redecoration.

  20 Apr 2026 Heritage and listed buildings