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85 in the last 90 days17 in the last 307 in the last 1487% approved
Applications within 1km of the centre of Cambridge · updated daily
Postcode districts in Cambridge
- Car Park Henley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire
Non material amendment on application 25/04740/FUL for minor alterations to the approved drainage strategy.
Pending380m awayNon-Material AmendmentReceived 21 Oct 202625/04740/NMA1 - 115 Ross Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3BS
T1 - Large Sycamore (end of back garden very close to the boundary with neighbour) - Crown reduced by up to 3 meters and the remaining branches shaped to allow more light into the garden for the other trees.
Pending710m awayWorks to CA treesReceived 20 Oct 202626/1207/TTCA - 8 Lion Estates, Unit 1 Coldhams Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3EW
Submission of details required by condition 2 (Cycle Parking) of planning permission 26/02716/FUL
Pending630m awayCondition requestReceived 20 Oct 202626/02716/CONDA - Cambridge Retail Park, Unit 4 Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8WR
Submission of details required by condition 8 (Materials) of planning permission 24/04804/FUL
Pending640m awayCondition requestReceived 16 Oct 202624/04804/CONDE - 115 Hemingford Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3BY
Non material amendment on application 26/02925/HFUL to change facing brick to render
Pending760m awayNon-Material AmendmentReceived 14 Oct 202626/02925/NMA1
Planning data sourced from Cambridgeshire council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months
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- Romsey Town1.0 km132 applications in the last 12 months
- Chesterton2.0 km105 applications in the last 12 months
- Newnham2.2 km238 applications in the last 12 months
- Fen Ditton2.8 km57 applications in the last 12 months
- Cherry Hinton2.8 km49 applications in the last 12 months
- Arbury2.8 km158 applications in the last 12 months
- Teversham3.0 km22 applications in the last 12 months
- Kings Hedges3.2 km48 applications in the last 12 months
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Cambridge, the county town of Cambridgeshire, is a vibrant city located 55 miles north of London along the River Cam. With a population of approximately 145,700 as of the 2021 census, it has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age and emerged as a significant trading hub during the Roman and Viking periods. Officially granted city status in 1951, Cambridge is a dynamic area for planning applications, reflecting its historical significance and contemporary growth.
Property prices in Cambridge show an average sale price of £450,645, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cambridge area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
The Cambridge area recorded 798 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cambridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 767 planning applications were submitted near Cambridge. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
The most common types were tree works (242), full planning applications (219), discharge of conditions (134). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
28 planning appeals were lodged, of which 12 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (43% success rate).