Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DF
Awaiting decision
26/01201/LBC
Description
Installation of new heat pump condensing unit to the roof of Grade II* Listed Murray Edwards College in connection with refurbishment works to the library
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Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DF
Installation of new heat pump condensing unit to the roof of Grade II* Listed Mu...
Murray Edwards College, Library Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DF
Alterations to basement of Grade II* Listed Murray Edwards College library, incl...
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
T1 to T8: 8 Semi Mature Hornbeams - Remove all 8 trees and replace with various species e…
2025
Approved
T1 to T8: 8 Semi Mature Hornbeams - Remove all 8 trees and replace with various species e…
2025
Approved
T1, T2 and T4: Three Pagoda trees - Reduce overhang to road by 1.5 to 2m and remove deadw…
2025
Approved
T1, T2 and T4: Three Pagoda trees - Reduce overhang to road by 1.5 to 2m and remove deadw…
2025
Approved
Installation of blinds to the glazing panels to protect the artwork in one of the walkway…
2025
Approved
Installation of blinds to the glazing panels to protect the artwork in one of the walkway…
2025
Approved
5 DAYS NOTICE - T72 - Mature Lime x15ms high with severe basal decay from Ustilina leanin…
2025
Approved
5 DAYS NOTICE - T72 - Mature Lime x15ms high with severe basal decay from Ustilina leanin…
2024
Approved
T1 - Semi mature GLEDITSIA x 8ms - Reduce height by approximately 1.5 to 2ms and shorten…
2024
Approved
T1 - Semi mature GLEDITSIA x 8ms - Reduce height by approximately 1.5 to 2ms and shorten…
2024
Work recommended by EIG Insurance Group identifying subsidence risks to Beaufort House: T…
2024
Work recommended by EIG Insurance Group identifying subsidence risks to Beaufort House: T…
2024
Approved
Replacement of roof covering on library barrel vault.
2024
Approved
Replacement of roof covering on library barrel vault.
2024
T87, T88, T89 - 3 BEECH to prune to laterally clear adjacent building by 2ms to accommoda…
2024
T87, T88, T89 - 3 BEECH to prune to laterally clear adjacent building by 2ms to accommoda…
2024
T92 HORSE CHESTNUT ~reduce back by 2ms and up to 14ms being height of building to clear s…
2024
T92 HORSE CHESTNUT ~reduce back by 2ms and up to 14ms being height of building to clear s…
2023
Refused
T87, T88 and T89 Beech: reduce heights by 6ms to 4.5ms and prune to clear building by 2.5…
2023
Refused
T87, T88 and T89 Beech: reduce heights by 6ms to 4.5ms and prune to clear building by 2.5…
2023
Approved
Related case 22/1341/TTCA 3 x Hornbeams (T8, T10, and T12 - circled in blue on accompanyi…
2022
Withdrawn
Light touch improvements and refurbishment to the Junior Combination Room on the ground a…
2022
Withdrawn
Light touch improvements and refurbishment to the Junior Combination Room on the ground a…
2019
Approved
G1: Group of several Horse Chestnut trees along the frontage of Huntingdon Road - Crown l…
2019
Approved
G1: Group of several Horse Chestnut trees along the frontage of Huntingdon Road - Crown l…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DQ
Single storey timber storage building following the demolition of existing low-grade shed…
2025
Approved
Fitzwilliam College, The Chapel Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T1 London Plane - As an alternative to tree removal, the installation of a root barrier i…
2025
Approved
Fitzwilliam College, The Chapel Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T1 London Plane - As an alternative to tree removal, the installation of a root barrier i…
2025
Approved
Fitzwilliam College, The Chapel Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
TG1 Yew Group - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.
2025
Approved
Fitzwilliam College, The Chapel Huntingdon Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
TG1 Yew Group - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.
2024
Approved
Wychfield Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DZ
T1 - Robinia: remove. T2 - Strawberry Tree: remove. T3 - Medlar: remove.
2024
Approved
Wychfield Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DZ
T1 - Robinia: remove. T2 - Strawberry Tree: remove. T3 - Medlar: remove.
2023
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
Beech ~ Reduce height by 6.0 to 8.0 metres and reduce laterals by up to 4.0 metres all ro…
2023
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
Beech ~ Reduce height by 6.0 to 8.0 metres and reduce laterals by up to 4.0 metres all ro…
2023
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T1 LONDON PLANE ~ 28ms high with average crown spread of 14ms ~ reduce crown to lessen mo…
2023
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T1 LONDON PLANE ~ 28ms high with average crown spread of 14ms ~ reduce crown to lessen mo…
2022
Approved
57 Storeys Way In Grounds Of Murrey Edwards College Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DR
T162 Magnolia - self set growing very close to building ~ Top and fell to ground level.
2022
Approved
57 Storeys Way In Grounds Of Murrey Edwards College Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DR
T162 Magnolia - self set growing very close to building ~ Top and fell to ground level.
2020
Approved
Fitzwilliam College, The Grove Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DQ
Repairs to spiral staircase
2019
Approved
Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DF
G2: Group of three Maple trees - Fell. T3: Holm Oak - Crown raise to 2.5m.
2019
Approved
Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DF
G2: Group of three Maple trees - Fell. T3: Holm Oak - Crown raise to 2.5m.
2018
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge CB3 0DG
T1409 Holly (leaning) ~ Top and fell to ground level.T1334 Large Oak ~ Reduce height by 5…
2018
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge CB3 0DG
T1409 Holly (leaning) ~ Top and fell to ground level.T1334 Large Oak ~ Reduce height by 5…
2018
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T9 - Hornbeam, crown reduce by 25% and shape.T61 - False Acacia, Fell.T23 - Lime, Crown t…
2018
Approved
Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DG
T9 - Hornbeam, crown reduce by 25% and shape.T61 - False Acacia, Fell.T23 - Lime, Crown t…
2017
Approved
Orchard Court Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DF
The refurbishment existing bedrooms and converting of existing fellows offices into bedro…
2017
Approved
Orchard Court Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DF
The refurbishment existing bedrooms and converting of existing fellows offices into bedro…
2017
Approved
Orchard Court Murray Edwards College Huntingdon Road Cambridge CB3 0DF
The refurbishment existing bedrooms and converting of existing fellows offices into bedro…
2017
Approved
Gatehouse Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge CB3 0DG
Bicycle Store (part-retrospective)
2017
Approved
Gatehouse Fitzwilliam College Storeys Way Cambridge CB3 0DG
Bicycle Store (part-retrospective)
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
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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