Unit 11A Cambridge Retail Park Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8WR Data via plota.co.uk

26/01952/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Change of use of restaurant from Class E to sui generis (restaurant/takeaway). Alterations to elevations, inclusive of a rear extension and new HVAC equipment, with associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 May 2026
Consultation
19 Jun 2026
Approved
5 Aug 2026

Approved on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Aug 2026

Documents 17

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CB5 8WR
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Abbey
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Planware Limited

Public comments

2comments received
2 objecting

27 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Site notice
19 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
8.1/10
Excellent
#25 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Cambridgeshire is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #24 of 296
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #60 of 296
86%
Minor dwellings approved
215 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
38 decided
1,509
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026