Planning application
Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage to the front and side elevation of the unit, rebranding as a Sports Direct store. Fascia and window signage
As published by the council, reference 26/03264/ADV
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03264/ADV
- Type
- Advert Consent
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Abbey
- Postcode
- CB5 8LD
Comment by 6 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Cambridge's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Cambridge register
This site has had 4 applications since 2020: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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26/03267/FUL Awaiting decision
Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Installation of external air conditioning condensers and associated fencing and grilles in external building facade.
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26/02194/S73 Refused
Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
S73 to remove condition 5 (cycle parking) of ref: 25/02416/FUL (Installation of mezzanine floor together with external alterations to facade (comprising new entrance door in south-east elevation and 2no. fascia boards in south east and south west elevations).
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20/05036/ADV Granted
Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Installation of 1x 42" LCD media screen and 2x 1250mm x 700mm steel flag post signs, overall 2450mm in height
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Cambridge
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14 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 9 November 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
HLP UK Ltd Agent
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
14 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Cambridge for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cambridge decided advertisement consent applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
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Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov
Installation of external air conditioning condensers and associated fencing and grilles in external building facade.
Awaiting decision Full applications 20 docs -
23 And 24 Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
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Granted Full applications 17 docs -
10A Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Submission of details required by condition 33 (external materials) of planning permission 23/01457/FUL
Granted Conditions 13 docs -
10A Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Erection of office building and associated infrastructure and works following demolition of existing buildings and structures
Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 88 docs -
10A Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Submission of details required by condition 10 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 23/01457/FUL
Granted Conditions 7 docs -
Tesco Cheddars Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8LD
Installation of 1x 42" LCD media screen and 2x 1250mm x 700mm steel flag post signs, overall 2450mm in height
Granted Advertising 18 docs
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26/03432/ADV Awaiting decision
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26/02519/ADV Granted
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Installation of a new illuminated fascia sign with external trough lighting.
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26/03418/ADV Awaiting decision
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Installation of 2 No. externally illuminated sign written House Names, 1 No. externally illuminated projecting/hanging sign and 1 No. externally illuminated post mounted sign.
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26/02573/ADV Granted
146 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7AJ
Retention of the installation of 4No. non illuminated and 1No. illuminated display signage.