41-43 Long Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8PP Data via plota.co.uk

Proposal

Change of use of 41 Long Road to part Orthodontic Practice (Part of Ground Floor Only) and part 8-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) following previously approved extension works (ref: 26/02972/HFUL), Construction of a new lightweight glazed link structure between 41 and 43 Long Road to provide physical connection to the existing orthodontic practice, Use and reconfiguration of the existing front driveway of 41 Long Road to provide parking for the orthodontic practice and Associated provision of cycle storage and refuse/recycling area for the use of HMO residents. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
16 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 11 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 11 Dec 2026, from Cambridge's recent changes of use.

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; National infrastructure project 58 m away: East West Rail - Bedford to Cambridge and Western improvements, at pre-application; Inside the Cambridge (Cambridge) built-up area; Priority habitat 39 m away: Deciduous woodland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 23 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area125 m² (1,345 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (70 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CB2 8PP
Received
16 Oct 2026
Validated
16 Oct 2026
Ward
Queen Ediths
Target decision
11 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 12 of the 56-day target. Cambridge usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 1244 days to the 56-day target
52%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
61decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Cambridge in the last twelve months, from validation. Cambridge decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 23 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
11 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.3/10
Excellent
#18 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Cambridge is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 296. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) 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
Cambridge decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #108 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #100 of 296
86%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #21 of 296
26%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #34 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,014
Total decisions
100 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.