Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/02250/FUL Granted

  Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

  New opening formed in existing (unlisted) red brick boundary wall to rear car park and new access-controlled motorised timber pedestrian gate installed to provide improved level access including for cycles and those with mobility needs, and, to improve safety by separating pedestrians/ vehicles, as is the current arrangement. Cycle shelter/ spaces as shown on the approved, but as yet unbuilt application 25/03792/FUL to be amended/ reduced to suit the new gate.

  Decided 13 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 23/0012/TTCA Granted

  Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

  T1 - Pinus ponderosa: fell due to the tree pressing against the listed boundary wall of the College.

  Decided 1 Feb 2023 Trees

1. 6 Oct 2026

   Received by Cambridge

2. 8 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Cambridge granted permission on 8 October 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge CB2 3HU

  21/0067/TTCA Submitted 14 Jan 2021 50 yards away

  Red Chestnut (T1) - fell due to the very large canker wound on the lower trunk. The canker has resulted in a wound which covers approximatley 40% of the circumference of the trunk and extends into the trunk wood by up to 300mm. The exposed sapwood is starting to decay. The crown of the tree overhangs a heavily used footpath and the adjacent lawn is regularly used for functions.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• Friends Meeting House 12 Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

  26/02897/FUL Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Retrofit and refurbishment of Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House, including alterations to fenestration and openings, alterations to external material, extending parapet, new roof top mechanical equipment for heating, mvhr and solar pv, new lift core, new single storey rear courtyard extension and amendments to public realm, part change of use from residential class C3 to place of Worship class F1

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1 46 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

  26/00844/LBC Submitted 3 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Rebuilding of existing rear chimney from roof level and re-roofing of front roof slope.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 10 Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

  26/01912/LBC Submitted 20 May 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to provide ramped and wheelchair access to both buildings via the existing ground floor covered passageway. Buildings to be joined internally at basement, first second and third floor levels, to provide wheelchair access to the existing lift and parts of no.10 Jesus Lane and improve fire safety by providing an alternative fire escape route for both properties and enable access/ communication between 8,9 and 10 Jesus Lane.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 65 docs

• Sidney Sussex College Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HU

  23/0012/TTCA Submitted 4 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  T1 - Pinus ponderosa: fell due to the tree pressing against the listed boundary wall of the College.

  Granted Trees 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 33 And 34 Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BN

  26/03473/LBC Submitted 11 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Phased installation of air source heat pumps, protective cages, pipework, radiators, mounting and associated infrastructure, along with the removal of existing boiler flues and making good

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• 26/1152/TTCA Awaiting decision

  77 De Freville Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1HP

  Leaning Judas- fell Prunus - fell

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1000/TTCA Granted

  69 Hemingford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3BY

  T1 - Cherry tree - Reduce crown by about 3m, or, if this is not possible reduce the crown where it overhangs 67 Hemingford Road by a similar amount. Reason - This would reduce the overshadowing of the roof of 67 Hemingford Road and also prevent branches impinging on telephone wires connecting to 65 Hemingford Road.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1012/TTCA Granted

  15 Trumpington Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8AJ

  2.Yew - Fell

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 21 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/1144/TTPO Awaiting decision

  Pinehurst Sidgwick Avenue Cambridge Cambridgeshire

  T1 (T113 on plan) Dead Larch - Fell T2 (T259 on plan) Sycamore - Major dieback of upper crown, Sooty Bark Disease confirmed, risk of partial collapse, within falling distance of road, pavement and adjacent property. Fell T3 (T251 on plan) Damaged Elm - Stem subject to several collisions with tall vehicles, branch will continue to subside over time - Remove leaning stem above road to leave 2m Bolling

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/1143/TTPO Awaiting decision

  5A Herschel Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AG

  T1 - Lime - Selectively reduce the longest and most exposed branch and scaffold extremities by up to approximately 2m, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points and retaining a natural, balanced crown form. Remove deadwood throughout the crown.

  Received 6 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees