Christs College Library Christs College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire Data via plota.co.uk
26/02109/FUL - Full Application
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Proposal
Demolition of 1970s library and replacement with new library, social and study spaces including re-provision of bridge to the Bodley Library. Alterations to kitchen, Upper Hall and adjacent areas including new plant, access improvements and alterations to wc, provision in the south east range of Second Court. Re-landscaping of Bath Court and ancillary works, installation of temporary kitchen and dining facility in Second Court for the duration of the works. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
10 Jun 2026
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Consultation
16 Jun 2026
Decision
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Documents 68
Statements & assessments 22
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DRAINAGE
Consultee Comments · 23 Jun 2026
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SUSTAINABILITY
Consultee Comments · 18 Jun 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT PART 04 OF 04
Design and Access Statement · 11 Jun 2026
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FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE REPORT - PART 1 - FLATTENED
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 11 Jun 2026
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FLOOD RISK AND DRAINAGE REPORT - PART 2 - FLATTENED
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 11 Jun 2026
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ODOUR ASSESSMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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PLANNING ACCESS STATEMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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TRANSPORT STATEMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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ARB. IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT PART 01 OF 04
Design and Access Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT PART 02 OF 04
Design and Access Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT PART 03 OF 04
Design and Access Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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PLANNING STATEMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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HERITAGE STATEMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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CONDITION 7 - NOISE VIBRATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Application Survey / Assessment / Statement · 5 Jun 2026
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COVERING STATEMENT FINAL
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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ECOLOGICAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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PLANT NOISE ASSESSMENT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 2
Consultation & comments 20
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LOCAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY
Consultee Comments · 1 Jul 2026
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CONSULTATION NOTIFICATION SENT TO ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES
Correspondence · 1 Jul 2026
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CONFIRMATION OF NEIGHBOUR CONSULTATION/ NOTIFICATION
Correspondence · 1 Jul 2026
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BNE LANDSCAPE
Consultee Comments · 30 Jun 2026
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POLICE ARCHITECTURAL LIAISON OFFICER
Consultee Comments · 25 Jun 2026
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ARCHAEOLOGY
Consultee Comments · 24 Jun 2026
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CHRIST'S LANE ACTION GROUP
Third Party Comments · 24 Jun 2026
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CHRIST'S LANE ACTION GROUP
Third Party Comments · 24 Jun 2026
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CHRIST'S LANE ACTION GROUP
Third Party Comments · 23 Jun 2026
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CHRIST'S LANE ACTION GROUP
Third Party Comments · 23 Jun 2026
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URBAN DESIGN
Consultee Comments · 23 Jun 2026
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PUBLIC ART
Consultee Comments · 19 Jun 2026
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PUBLIC ART
Consultee Comments · 19 Jun 2026
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39 GOUGH WAY
Third Party Comments · 19 Jun 2026
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LLFA
Consultee Comments · 18 Jun 2026
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PUBLIC ART
Consultee Comments · 18 Jun 2026
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CHRISTS LANE ACTION GROUP
Third Party Comments · 15 Jun 2026
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WASTE - SHARED SERVICE
Consultee Comments · 12 Jun 2026
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ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Consultee Comments · 12 Jun 2026
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MAP OF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOURS
Neighbour/Consultee Notification List · 11 Jun 2026
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Other documents 22
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FILE COPY OF AMENDMENT LETTER
Application Officer Correspondence · 25 Jun 2026
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CHRISTS LANE DAYLIGHT STUDY
Application Information · 24 Jun 2026
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FILE COPY OF AMENDMENT LETTER
Application Officer Correspondence · 24 Jun 2026
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COVERING EMAIL
Application Information · 23 Jun 2026
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LETTER
Application Officer Correspondence · 11 Jun 2026
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SITE NOTICE
Application Press/Site Notices · 11 Jun 2026
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SITE NOTICE
Application Press/Site Notices · 11 Jun 2026
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INVALID LETTER
Application Information · 10 Jun 2026
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ATTACHMENT SUMMARY FROM PORTAL
Attachment Summary · 5 Jun 2026
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SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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TOWNSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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CONDITION 6 - DUST MINIMISATION AND MONITORING
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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DAYLIGHT SUNLIGHT LETTER AND REPORT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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IMAGE DECK
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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CONDITION 8 SURFACE WATER RUNOFF
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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TREE PROTECTION SCHEME
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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STEPHEN KELLY PLANNING LETTER JUNE 2026
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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SPEC FOR PRODUCT VARIANT
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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SUBMISSION RELATING TO SALVAGE AND REUSE OF MATERIALS
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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TEMPORARY KITCHEN
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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VERSATILE VENUES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Application Information · 5 Jun 2026
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Important details
- Council
- Cambridge
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- CB2 3BU
- Received
- 10 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 10 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Market
- Case officer
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- Target decision
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- Applicant
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- Agent
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Consultation & key dates
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- 16 Jun 2026
- Press notice
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- Env. assessment
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Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
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Householder 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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Christs College Library Christs College St Andrews Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire