The following applications were considered at the meeting of Cambridge City Council’s Planning Committee, held on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at the Guildhall, Cambridge.  

Major planning applications

• To cut down three trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) and treat stumps to prevent regrowth within the grounds of St Matthews Centre, opposite 193 Sturton Street, Petersfield
  Applicant: Crawford and Company
  Decision: Refused

• To build 12 homes, including three affordable houses, and other related works including changes to access on land at Ditton Walk, Abbey
  Applicant: This Land Limited
  Decision: Refused

Minor / other planning applications

• Submission of an Air Quality and Dust Management Plan (AQDMP) so demolition and building work can proceed on Owlstone Croft, Owlstone Road, Newnham (22/02066/FUL)
  Applicant: Queen’s College
  Decision: Deferred

• Replace the existing building at 1B South Green Road, Newnham, with a two-storey house with a basement and a single storey extension at the back (self-build)
  Applicant: Prof and Mrs Robert and Kate McCorquodale
  Decision: Approved

• To build a pergola with a retractable canopy and other related works at the Varsity Hotel and Spa, Market
  Applicant: Mr Will Davies
  Decision: Refused

• To build a new all-weather, retractable roof canopy and other related works at The Varsity Hotel and Spa, Market
  Applicant: Mr Will Davies
  Decision: Refused

• Change of use of 22 Grafton Street, Market, from a single residential house to a seven-person House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) and an additional separate single bedroom studio flat
  Applicant: Mr Matt White
  Decision: Approved

The above decisions are subject to decision notices being finalised and issued.   

More information about the applications considered by the Planning Committee, along with any other items discussed, the decision sheet, and a link to watch a recording of the meeting, can be found within the meeting agenda.