Austin, Balfour And Cockcroft Buildings New Museums Site Pembroke Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire

Awaiting decision 26/01021/FUL
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
CB2 3RQ

Description

Refurbishment, comprising remedial works and the installation of new cladding to the existing north and west elevations of the Austin Building and provision of new teaching accommodation within the Balfour Building, including alterations to its south elevation, together with associated enabling and supporting works.

7.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#26 of 282

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 282. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #83 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #57 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #64 of 282
85%
Minor dwellings approved
226 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,516
Total decisions
112 refused in 2025