54-62 Dukes Court Newmarket Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8DZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/02053/FUL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Alterations to doors and windows, installation of solar panels on the roof and roof lights along with a single storey extension. Retrospective works to remove all fire escape apparatus to rear of building, a/c units from rear elevations and existing promotional signage… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Jun 2026
Approved
2 Jul 2026

Approved on 2 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Cambridge
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CB5 8DZ
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
2 Jun 2026
Ward
Market
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
2 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Goose Architects Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Cambridge
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#17 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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%).

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 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