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Planning Applications in
Cambridge

Cambridge is part of the East region. Search any postcode in Cambridge to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

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Search any Cambridge postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

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Planning Application Types in Cambridge

Based on 3172 applications tracked between 2026-01-23 and 2026-09-02.

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Full

1465 applications

46% of all applications

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Tree Works

439 applications

14% of all applications

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Householder

406 applications

13% of all applications

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Demolition

198 applications

6% of all applications

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Outline

150 applications

5% of all applications

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Certificate of Lawfulness

122 applications

4% of all applications

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3172

Applications tracked

1506

Unique locations

Full

Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2026-01-23 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Cambridge

PlanWatch currently holds 3,172 Cambridge planning records across 1,506 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-01-23 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (1,465), Tree Works (439), Householder (406).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Cambridge

Latest applications submitted to Cambridge council.

26/03348/TELNOT 2026-09-02

Installation of 2n omni antennas at 6m and 6.1m, 1no standalone feeder pillar ancillary thereto: 1no baseband unit installed at 6.6m and 2no remote radio units installed at 6.25m and 6.35m.

5 Market Hill Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3NJ

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26/0947/TTCA 2026-09-02

Maple tree - Fell

29 Abbey Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8HH

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26/03339/TELNOT 2026-09-02

Installation of 2n omni antennas at 6m and 6.1m, 1no standalone feeder pillar ancillary thereto: 1no baseband unit installed at 6.6m and 2no remote radio units installed at 6.25m and 6.35m.

2 Gonville Place Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1LY

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26/03225/HFUL 2026-09-02

Demolish existing garage. Front porch, two storey side extension, part single storey, part two storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension including rear dormer with juliette balcony and 2no rooflights to front elevation.

2 Walpole Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3TJ

Unknown

26/03301/PRIOR 2026-09-01

Change of use of the first floor and loft space from Class E (commercial, business and service) to a single dwellinghouse within Class C3(a).

50 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LA

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Objecting to a Planning Application in Cambridge

Cambridge Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Cambridge's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

gavel Overlooking and loss of privacy gavel Loss of light or overshadowing gavel Noise and disturbance gavel Traffic and parking gavel Overbearing impact and scale gavel Character of the area gavel Drainage and flooding gavel Loss of trees

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Cambridge Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cambridge Planning

How do I check planning applications in Cambridge? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Cambridge. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Cambridge? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Cambridge, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Cambridge council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Cambridge? expand_more

Most planning applications in Cambridge are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Cambridge? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Cambridge in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.

What planning applications don't need permission in Cambridge? expand_more

Some developments in Cambridge fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Cambridge council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Cambridge? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Cambridge may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

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Planning Guides for Cambridge Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Cambridge council planning portal — applications.greatercambridgeplanning.org
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026

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