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Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

Awaiting decision Cambridge 26/03325/S73 Section 73 - Remove/Vary Condition

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Proposal

S73 to vary condition 2 (approved drawings) of planning permission 25/02613/FUL (Upgrade and modifications to the ductwork, ventilation canopies and HVAC system to the main basement kitchen, including the creation of a new plant room and associated internal and external works) to allow revised extract ductwork across the Cloister Corridor, discharging through new louvres within an existing masonry opening, together with associated alterations to the positioning of condenser units.

As published by the council, reference 26/03325/S73

Application record

Reference
26/03325/S73
Type
Section 73 - Remove/Vary Condition
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
2 Sep 2026
Validated
2 Sep 2026
Ward
Newnham
Postcode
CB3 9AN

Site history

Applications at this address on the Cambridge register

This site has had 7 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/03461/S19LB Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    S19 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building consent 25/02558/LBC (Refurbishment of the main kitchens at Robinson College including striping out of existing equipment, hoods and ductwork, and replacement with new, plus the creation of a new plant room within the current food preparation area, a store and staff room. New louvred ventilation openings, condensers and a Heat Recovery Unit) to allow revised extract ductwork across the Cloister Corridor, discharging through a new louvre within an existing masonry opening, together with associated alterations to the positioning of condenser units.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/03346/LBC Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Installation of 6nr condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03345/FUL Awaiting decision

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Installation of 6no condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/02399/LBC Granted

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Remove existing pavers to the ramp and resurface in new pavers to match those used in current ongoing works around the site and provide visual consistency throughout the College. Replacement of existing drainage channel and cover with a like for like basis as part of these works.

    Decided 19 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/02613/CONDA Granted

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Plant, Machinery and Equipment Noise Assessment) of planning permission 25/02613/FUL

    Decided 3 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 24/03797/LBC Granted

    Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    Introduction of overflow chute, hopper and downpipe to existing parapet gutter adjacent to service alleyway in north-west corner of the building.

    Decided 9 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Sep 2026

    Received by Cambridge

  2. 6 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 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.

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Purcell LLP Agent, registered in Thames Ditton

Dissolved · incorporated 2001 · Thames Ditton

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Documents

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12 documents on file for this application

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What 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 amendment applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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  • Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    25/02613/CONDA Submitted 13 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Submission of details required by condition 3 (Plant, Machinery and Equipment Noise Assessment) of planning permission 25/02613/FUL

    Granted Conditions 9 docs
  • Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    24/03797/LBC Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Introduction of overflow chute, hopper and downpipe to existing parapet gutter adjacent to service alleyway in north-west corner of the building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs
  • Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    26/03461/S19LB Submitted 10 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~5 Nov

    S19 to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of listed building consent 25/02558/LBC (Refurbishment of the main kitchens at Robinson College including striping out of existing equipment, hoods and ductwork, and replacement with new, plus the creation of a new plant room within the current food preparation area, a store and staff room. New louvred ventilation openings, condensers and a Heat Recovery Unit) to allow revised extract ductwork across the Cloister Corridor, discharging through a new louvre within an existing masonry opening, together with associated alterations to the positioning of condenser units.

    Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs
  • Fellows Garden Trinity College Queens Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire

    24/0834/TTCA Submitted 1 Aug 2024 100 yards away

    T796 - Lime in Fellows' Garden - reduce both stems by approx. 6-7m back to live wood to encourage regrowth from cut points. T619 - Cedar in Fellows Garden - fell. Cedar dieback (Sirococcus sp.) suspected. Shoot dieback most notable in lower crown. T783 - Yew in Fellows' Garden (Twin stemmed, with 1m dead stub also from base - 1.6m from base of Wellingtonia) - Coppice at 0.3m to allow low regeneration. T786 - Yew in Fellows Garden (4m from gravel path edge, single stem but with dead stub facing Queens Road at 1.5m and low branch with dead stub at facing Wellingtonia) - Coppice at 0.3m to allow low regeneration. T824 - Horse Chestnut in South Paddock - reduce height by 3-4m and lateral extent by approximately 2m to alleviate mechanical loading and minimise risk of limb failure. Reduction is intended to establish a smaller crown which can be managed at reduced dimensions and aid tree longevity. T924 - Lime in North Paddock, Pollard at approximately 7m to encourage regrowth and to mitigate risk of lapsed stems falling on to footpath due to decay at pollard point.

    Granted Trees 12 docs
  • Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    26/03346/LBC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 100 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Installation of 6nr condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs
  • Robinson College Grange Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN

    26/03345/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2026 100 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

    Installation of 6no condenser units on flat roof of G-Staircase and removal of existing ground level air handling unit enclosure from College gardens.

    Awaiting decision Full applications 13 docs

In Cambridge

  • 23/04687/NMA2 Awaiting decision

    Barnwell Local Centre Barnwell Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8RG

    Non material amendment on application 23/04687/FUL to: 1 - Community Centre Hall (Block ABC east elevation) single exit doors within garden space amended to double doors to comply with fire strategy. 2 - Community Centre (Block ABC west elevation) 1no. window to one to one room at request of Cambridge City Council due to operational requirements. 3 - Community Centre (Block ABC link roof) 1no. Skylight introduced for access and natural light. 4 - Community Centre (Block ABC) Glazing to garden wall omitted for hit and miss brick detail at request of Cambridge City Council due to vandalism and maintenance concerns. 5 - Community Centre (Garden) Ramp omitted due to appropriate existing levels allowing level access. 6 - All Blocks (Elevations) 825mm reduction in parapet height to accommodate appropriate technical floor and roof build ups, and service voids, which would have otherwise increased overall building height. 7 - Block ABC (North and East Elevations) 3no. RWP's introduced on both elevations because loadings on roof are too great to comply with warranty provider requirements if falls only go from front to back. additionally higher parapets would have been required contradicting above change. 8 - Block D (North elevation) Plant room door omitted as no longer a requirement for electrical plant room. 9 - Block A (South elevation) M4(3) slopes introduced to patios of units to allow easier wheelchair access at request of Cambridge City Council

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Amendments
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    115 Wadloes Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8PF

    Non material amendment on application 26/02814/HFUL to the ridge line of the building on the original plan from mainly E/W to N/S on the new plan and the eaves on the new plan are 90mm higher

    Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Amendments
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    Devonshire Gardens Devonshire Road Cambridge CB1 2BJ

    Non material amendment on application 23/04732/S73 for changes to the Permitted Scheme comprising the omission of the balustrades on the western elevation of Block F&G parapet gutters.

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 26/03739/S73 Awaiting decision

    98 Riverside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HN

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    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Amendments
  • 24/04593/NMA1 Granted

    12 Aylestone Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HF

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    Received 21 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Amendments