Downing College Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ

1. 24 Aug 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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

• Downing College Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1DQ

  26/03201/FUL Submitted 24 Aug 2026 0m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~19 Oct

  Retrospective new access and structural support to existing underground crypt in College grounds

  Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

• 19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

  23/04952/FUL Submitted 29 Dec 2023 22m away

  Redevelopment of the site including demolition, extensions, alterations and provision of a commercial use (Class E) at ground floor with student accommodation on the upper floors along with associated infrastructure works.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 118 docs

• 19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

  25/02818/CONDD Submitted 2 Jul 2026 22m away

  Submission of details required by condition 16 (ventilation scheme) of planning permission 25/02818/S73

  Decided Conditions 15 docs

• 19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

  25/02818/CONDA Submitted 2 Jul 2026 22m away

  Submission of details required by conditions 12 (external surfaces), 14 (nest boxes), 17 (c) (chimney stacks and pots at a scale of 1:20), (d) (brick window lintels at a scale of 1:20) and 27 (artificial lighting impact assessment) of planning permission 25/02818/S73

  Split decision Conditions Windows or glazing 20 docs

• 19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

  25/02818/CONDB Submitted 2 Jul 2026 22m away

  Submission of details required by conditions 18 (joinery), 20 (roofs) and 21 (dormers scale of 1:20) of planning permission 25/02818/S73

  Decided Conditions Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 19 - 35 Regent Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3AS

  25/02818/CONDC Submitted 2 Jul 2026 22m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~27 Aug

  Submission of details required by condition 11 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 25/02818/S73

  Awaiting decision Conditions 7 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