57 Sidney Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3HX

Awaiting decision 26/01668/S73
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
CB2 3HX

Description

S73 to vary conditions 8 (use) and 10 (use) of planning permission 25/04357/FUL (Refurbishment and reconfiguration of the upper floors to provide commercial accommodation falling within Use Class E including redesigning the existing means of escape, a lift shaft and open staircase serving second and third floors. A second floor link structure creating an internal courtyard and terrace and alterations to fenestration) to allow Use Class E(b) (café use) within Tenant Unit 2 only, while permitting retail use within Use Class E(a) in Tenant Unit 1.

8/10
Planning Authority Score
#15 of 282

Cambridge is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #41 out of 282. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #92 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #95 of 282
90%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #41 of 282
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #33 of 282
77%
Minor dwellings approved
87 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
85%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,034
Total decisions
94 refused in 2025