The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 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.

  Decided 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: 26/02442/LBC (Awaiting decision)

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.

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• The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB

  26/02442/LBC Submitted 26 Jun 2026 50 yards away

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

  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 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 187 docs

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

  25/04382/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  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

  Granted Full applications 254 docs

• 10 Guildhall Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3NH

  20/03022/LBC Submitted 10 Jul 2020 50 yards 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

• 7 Peas Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3PP

  24/02565/LBC Submitted 8 Jul 2024 50 yards 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 50 yards 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

  Granted Conditions 8 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