Search Newnham planning applications

95 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Newnham · updated daily · Cambridge City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 95 · received or decided in the last 90 days

River Farm 19 Latham Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 7EGAwaiting decisionNon material amendment on application 19/0594/FUL for reorientation and repositioning of the swimming pool, amendment of approved garage to poolside room, addition of porch to tack room and associated landscape and access amendments.Received 11 Nov 202619/0594/NMA5
St Catharines College, Hobsons Trumpington Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1RLAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by conditions 3 (Ecological enhancement scheme) and 4 (Masonry cleaning systems) of planning permission 26/00142/FUL.Received 4 Nov 202626/00142/CONDA
Clare Court 34 Newnham Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9EYAwaiting decisionReplacement of all existing glazing to modern windows on the two upper floors including the attic including glazed doors to the ground floor of the front elevation of the complex changing from single glazing to double glazing using Fineo glass.Received 4 Nov 202626/04150/LBC
19 Champneys Walk Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AWAwaiting decisionT1 BEECH x 18ms tall - previously reduced - reduce back to previous pruning points, equating to an overall reduction of 1.5ms regrowth, to maintain crown size within dimension of small garden area,Received 4 Nov 202626/1300/TTPO
The Guildhall And Large Hall Market Hill Cambridge CambridgeshireAwaiting decisionSubmission of details required by conditions 3(Demolition and Construction Management Plan) and 4(Traffic Management & Logistics Plan) of planning permission 25/04384/FUL.Received 3 Nov 202625/04384/CONDA

Planning in Newnham

Approved: 93%; 185 of 192 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newnham in the last 24 months, from Cambridge City Council's planning register.

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Around Newnham

Postcode districts

CB3 367 applications in the last 12 monthsCB2 418 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Cambridge City Council

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About Newnham

Newnham is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward of Cambridge, England, with a population of 11,374 as recorded in the 2021 UK census. This area is characterized by its residential developments and proximity to the city centre, making it a key location for planning applications related to housing and community services.

Property prices in Newnham show an average sale price of £413,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newnham 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newnham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 408 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were tree works (111), discharge of conditions (96), listed building and heritage (51). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newnham?

In the last 24 months, 408 planning applications were submitted near Newnham. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Newnham?

The average planning decision time near Newnham is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Newnham?

The planning approval rate near Newnham is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newnham?

The most common type of planning application near Newnham is tree works applications, with 111 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newnham?

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