Cambridge City Council Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Cambridge City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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Find RIBA-registered architects in the Cambridge City Council area for planning permission applications, extensions and new builds.

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Find vetted building contractors in the Cambridge City Council area for planning-approved builds and permitted development works.

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Cambridge City Council Planning Authority

Cambridge City Council serves as the local authority for the city of Cambridge, a distinguished non-metropolitan district in Cambridgeshire, England. Since 2014, the council has maintained a Labour majority and convenes at the historic Cambridge Guildhall. Additionally, it is a member of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, playing a pivotal role in regional governance and planning initiatives. The council is currently led by Cameron Holloway (Labour), who has held the position since 22 May 2025. Robert Pollock serves as Chief Executive since April 2021.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Cambridge City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Cambridge City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.