The following applications were considered at the meeting of Cambridge City Council’s Planning Committee, held on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at the Guildhall, Cambridge.
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To knock down the metal-clad single-storey building at 5 Pound Hill, Castle, and build a new extension, similar in appearance, to create a new community entrance and office/meeting spaces. Also to install accessible ramped and stepped access from Pound Hill.
Applicant: Yuci Gou
Decision: Refused
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To increase the opening hours for McDonalds on Newmarket Road, Abbey, from 7am – 11pm to 6am – 11pm.
Applicant: McDonald's Restaurants Limited
Decision: Refused
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To knock down the Synagogue and Jewish Community facility at 3 Thompsons Lane, Market, and replace with a new Synagogue and Jewish Community facility including parking spaces and cycle storage.
Applicant: c/o Agent Peter McKeown – Carter Jonas
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.
