Change of use applications in Cambridge

There were 92 change of use applications in Cambridge in the last 12 months. 34 involve HMOs. Of the 56 decided so far, 53 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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20 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03943/FUL

Land At Saffron Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire

Part change of use of Sales Marketing Arena to cafe and bar, and associated works including proposed canopy

Full Application Cambridge
19 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03752/FUL

10 Market Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 3PA

External and internal alterations to upper floors to enable use as 4no. residential apartments

Full Application Cambridge
16 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03912/FUL

41-43 Long Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8PP

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...

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15 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03810/FUL

54 Devonshire Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2BL

Part two storey and part single storey rear extension. Roof extension with rear dormers and 2 skylights to the front elevation. Erection of bin store ...

Full Application Cambridge
12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03848/FUL

21 Fulbourn Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9JL

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3), currently licensed as 6 bedroom HMO to a Large 7bed 7persons House in Multiple Occupation (H...

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12 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03845/FUL

Cambridge University Press Shaftesbury Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 8BS

Temporary permission for partial change of use of the ground floor of the building from offices (use class E) to higher education uses (use class F1),...

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5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03760/FUL

127 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7BS

Part demolition and conversion of existing premises into 2no flats and erection of 2no 1bed dwellings to the rear accessed from Derby Road.

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28 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03653/PRIOR

78-80 Cherry Hinton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 7BH

Change of Use from Commercial Use to create 2 Dwellings.

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21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03581/CL2PD

102 Hobart Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3PT

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a change of use of an existing Garden room to a short term holiday let.

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) Cambridge
15 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03510/FUL

174 Thoday Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3AX

Change of use from 6 bed HMO to large 6 bed 7 person HMO (Sui generis).

Full Application Cambridge
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03234/FUL

52 Tenison Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2DW

Retrospective planning to revert a mid-terrace Victorian house from 4 self-contained flats into one dwelling.

Full Application Cambridge
2 Sept 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/03252/FUL

10 Argyle Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3LR

Conversion of the existing single dwellinghouse back into two self-contained residential flats.

Full Application Cambridge
2 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/03355/PRIOR

52 Kingston Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2NU

Change of use of commercial premises (Class E) to residential (Class C3)

Prior Approval Cambridge
1 Sept 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/03311/CL2PD

181 Milton Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1XG

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for change of use from C3 to C4 - 6 person HMO .

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) Cambridge
1 Sept 2026 Approved 26 Oct 26/03125/FUL

Land To The Rear Of 286 Mill Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3NL

Division of existing back garden to form 1no. single-storey, self-contained flat and shared communal garden.

Full Application Cambridge
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03083/FUL

115 Vinery Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3DW

Change of the Use and conversion of existing Outbuilding Rooms to an Annexe for use for up to 2 persons..

Full Application Cambridge
1 Sept 2026 Approved 20 Oct 26/03301/PRIOR

50 Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 1LA

Change of use of the first floor and loft space from Class E (commercial, business and service) to a single dwellinghouse within Class C3(a).

Prior Approval Cambridge
27 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Sep 26/03269/CL2PD

1 Daws Close Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 9LE

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for a proposed change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to C4 (house in multiple occupancy) for no more than 6 resid...

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) Cambridge
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03162/FUL

20 Sunnyside Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8SG

Erection of a single-storey annex within the rear garden and bike shed, together with associated external works and change of use of existing dwelling...

Full Application Cambridge
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/03016/FUL

273 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3HY

Hip to gable roof extension, Part two storey side, single storey side and rear extensions and removal of chimney. Rear roof extension, demolition of e...

Full Application Cambridge
7 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/02990/CL2PD

Cambridge Retail Park, Unit 11 Coldhams Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3HB

Certificate of lawfulness under S192 that the proposed use of the premises for ancillary pet treatment falling within Class E(e) is lawful.

Lawful Use Certificate (S192) Cambridge
5 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02960/FUL

142 Tenison Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 2DP

Change of use of part of the existing hotel building at 142 Tenison Road from Hotel (Use Class C1) to Education (Use Class F1(a)), together with limit...

Full Application Cambridge
30 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/02897/FUL

Friends Meeting House 12 Jesus Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB5 8BA

Retrofit and refurbishment of Jesus Lane Quaker Meeting House, including alterations to fenestration and openings, alterations to external material, e...

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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