Merton Hall Cottage Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AD

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/03198/FUL Awaiting decision

  Merton Hall Cottage Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AD

  Erection of student accommodation comprising 48 bedrooms, refurbishment and improvement works to Merton House and Merton Cottage and erection of an Energy Centre including the provision of cycle,bin stores and landscaping.

  Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 October 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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• Merton Hall Cottage Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AD

  26/03198/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Erection of student accommodation comprising 48 bedrooms, refurbishment and improvement works to Merton House and Merton Cottage and erection of an Energy Centre including the provision of cycle,bin stores and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 149 docs

• Merton Court St Johns College St Johns Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  24/02345/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of a footbridge over Bin Brook. Removal of concrete revetments and re-profiling of the banks. Installation and upgrading of existing pathways and associated landscaping to the brook and the areas on either side.

  Granted Full applications 67 docs

• Westminster College Madingley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0AA

  26/0622/TTCA Submitted 18 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  G1- Lime Trees x 5 - Repollard to previous reduction points removing 4 meters to maintain in their current location.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 21-25 Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  22/05514/S19LB Submitted 21 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  S19 application to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building ref: 22/01050/LBC (Demolition of existing single storey elements (kitchen and toilet), rear boundary wall and art room. Construction of a new single storey link between No.21-24 Northampton Street and first floor rear extension at No.25; replacement of ground floor facade to No.21-24; partial demolition of chimney breast at ground floor in Porter's Lodge lobby; creation of new openings; internal fabric improvements to floors and walls; external insulation; replacement glazing and window casements and secondary glazing; installation of associated plant including PV panels to roof of No.25 and re-roofing of No.21-25; creation of new opening between No.21-24 at first floor; works to the internal roof structure at second floor in No.25) Amendments to the first-floor connection between no.24 and no.25 Northampton Street and The replacement of the metal windows at the back of No.25 Northampton Street.

  Granted Conditions Extension Demolition +1 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 21-25 Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  22/01265/CONDC Submitted 1 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Submission of details required by condition 6 (scheme of insulation for plant) of planning permission 22/01265/FUL Air Source Heat Plant Enclosure Drawing Number 21083-34-500-P1

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• 21-25 Northampton Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  22/01265/CONDB Submitted 22 Sep 2022 100 yards away

  Submission of details required by condition 10 (Species Enhancement) of planning permission 22/01265/FUL ??? Landscape and Ecological Management Plan (Source: MKA Ecology)

  Granted Conditions 9 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