84A Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA

Awaiting decision 26/01125/FUL
Change of useDemolitionNew homes
Council
South Cambridgeshire 7.9/10
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
CB4 1PA

Description

Change of use of existing boatyard to residential, and demolition of existing boathouse followed by installation of a tethered self-build/custom build houseboat and associated works.

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Other new applications on this street

10 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA

Erection of a log cabin style outbuilding.

26/01436/FUL - 20 Apr 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
58 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
T1: Ash - Crown reduce by 4 metres (back to previous pruning points)
25/1357/TTPO
2025 Approved
58 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
T1: Ash - Crown reduce by 4 metres (back to previous pruning points)
25/1357/TTPO
2025 Approved
39 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
T1 - Ash - Prune Ash to give a 3m clearance from building - Tree belongs to neighbouring…
25/0761/TTPO
2025 Approved
39 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
T1 - Ash - Prune Ash to give a 3m clearance from building - Tree belongs to neighbouring…
25/0761/TTPO
2023 Approved
222 High Street East Chesterton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NX
5 Day Notice - Willow dead
23/0862/TTCA
2023 Approved
222 High Street East Chesterton Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NX
5 Day Notice - Willow dead
23/0862/TTCA
2023 Approved
48 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Alterations and refurbishment to existing dwelling with additions including new bin-bike…
23/01892/HFUL
2023 Approved
48 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Alterations and refurbishment to existing dwelling with additions including new bin-bike…
23/01892/HFUL
2022 Refused
Stourbridge Lodge 86B Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Two storey extension to rear.
22/04562/HFUL
2022 Refused
Stourbridge Lodge 86B Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Two storey extension to rear.
22/04562/HFUL
2022 Approved
70 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Erection of 3 dwellings following the partial demolition of the existing outbuildings.
22/02008/FUL
2022 Approved
70 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1PA
Erection of 3 dwellings following the partial demolition of the existing outbuildings.
22/02008/FUL
2021 Approved
35 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
First floor front extension, part two and part single storey rear extensions, insulation…
21/01399/HFUL
2021 Approved
35 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
First floor front extension, part two and part single storey rear extensions, insulation…
21/01399/HFUL
2021 Approved
16 - 27 Waterhouse Water Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1XZ
Removal of existing timber casement windows and replacement with new uPVC casement window…
21/02238/FUL
2021 Approved
16 - 27 Waterhouse Water Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1XZ
Removal of existing timber casement windows and replacement with new uPVC casement window…
21/02238/FUL
2021 Approved
41 Water Street Cambridge CB4 1NZ
T1- Ash, Reduce lowest branch over the garden by approx. 3m back to a suitable growth poi…
21/0516/TTPO
2021 Approved
41 Water Street Cambridge CB4 1NZ
T1- Ash, Reduce lowest branch over the garden by approx. 3m back to a suitable growth poi…
21/0516/TTPO
2018 Approved
43 - 47 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
Erection of block containing 9 flats following demolition of existing building.
18/1826/FUL
2018 Approved
43 - 47 Water Street Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NZ
Erection of block containing 9 flats following demolition of existing building.
18/1826/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
1-4 Water Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NY
Two storey terrace of houses.
17/0144/DEMDET
2016 Approved
1-4 Water Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NY
Erection of 13 flats (following the demolition of existing buildings 1-4 Water Lane), tog…
16/1299/FUL
2016 Approved
1-4 Water Lane Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 1NY
Erection of 13 flats (following the demolition of existing buildings 1-4 Water Lane), tog…
16/1299/FUL
2016 Approved
25 Water Street Cambridge CB4 1NZ
External wall insulation to the side and rear walls with render finish.
16/1126/FUL
2016 Approved
25 Water Street Cambridge CB4 1NZ
External wall insulation to the side and rear walls with render finish.
16/1126/FUL
South Cambridgeshire
Planning Authority Score
7.9/10
Good
#30 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

South Cambridgeshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #34 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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South Cambridgeshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #69 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #85 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #34 of 292
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 292
85%
Minor dwellings approved
226 decided (1-9 homes)
97%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
72%
Change of use approved
36 decided
1,516
Total decisions
112 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings