The following applications were considered at the meeting of Cambridge City Council’s Planning Committee, held on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at the Guildhall, Cambridge. 

Major applications

• To redevelop Ekin Road in Abbey by knocking down the 108 existing homes and building 134 new homes.
  Applicant: Cambridge Investment Partnership 
  Decision: Approved

• To knock down Christs College Library in Market and build a new, contemporary library including social and study space. Further work also includes replacing the bridge to the Bodley Library.
  Applicant: Lord Simon McDonald
  Decision: Approved

Minor applications

• Temporarily change the use of the land for 23 to 27 Kings Hedges Road to build 5 modular homes in the back garden.
  Applicant: Cambridge Cyrenians Ltd
  Decision: Approved

• Change the use of the 6-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 40 Barton Road into a 7-bedroom HMO.
  Applicant: Wolfson College
  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.