The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB Data via plota.co.uk
26/02442/LBC - Listed Building Consent
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Proposal
New layout to wc's on basement level and first floor, relocation of wheelchair accessible wc on ground floor. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.
Documents 6
Statements & assessments 2
Application forms 2
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Important details
- Council
- Cambridge
- Application type
- Listed Building Consent
- Postcode
- CB2 3QB
- Received
- 26 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 26 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Market
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 21 Aug 2026
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- PNW Studios Ltd
Consultation & key dates
- Press notice
- 15 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
41 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Internal redecoration to customer's wcs on basement level, customer corridors and stairca…
2024
Approved
Internal redecoration to customer's wcs on basement level, customer corridors and stairca…
2016
Approved
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2016
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2016
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2016
Approved
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2016
Approved
Installation of external lighting
2016
Approved
Installation of external lighting
2016
Approved
Installation of external lighting
2016
Approved
Installation of external lighting
2016
Approved
Condition 4
2016
Approved
Condition 3
2016
Approved
Condition 6
2016
Approved
Condition 4
2016
Approved
Condition 3
2016
Approved
Condition 6
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Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
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Other decisions
Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #24 out of 292. 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%).
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Cambridge decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #93 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #98 of 292
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #24 of 292
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #34 of 292
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
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The Old Library Wheeler Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3QB