Greater Cambridge Shared Planning

30/04/2026

08/04/2026

🏠 Our Planning Committee met today to discuss applications in Fulbourn and Willingham.

To read the decisions, visit www.scambs.gov.uk/news/april-2026-planning-committee

08/04/2026

We are pleased to announce the details of our route wide consultation. This will include our latest proposals, including updated drawings, visualisations of our new stations, along with animations which show what the line will look like once it’s been constructed.

We are holding 15 consultation events, including 3 online webinars. To view full details, click here: https://bit.ly/47vE8VT

02/04/2026

Our Planning Committee met yesterday to consider a number of planning applications for . Read our update for a quick summary of applications and decisions made by the Committee.

www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2026/04/02/planning-committee-1-april

27/03/2026

📰 📢 Just out: Our latest Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects in Greater Cambridge newsletter

🌱 🌿 🍃 This issue, we're turning our attention towards Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

🪲 What is BNG?
🦋 Why is BNG important for communities?
🐝 How is BNG delivered?
🌼 BNG for projects in Greater Cambridge
🛠️🌱 NSIP and Major Infrastructure Projects update

🔗 Visit our website to read the latest edition and sign-up to receive it direct into your inbox as soon as it is published: https://www.greatercambridgeplanning.org/new-towns-and-major-developments/nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects-nsips

South Cambridgeshire District Council Cambridge City Council

19/03/2026

🏆 Celebrating excellence in sustainable, high‑quality placemaking!

Last night, the winners of the 2026 Greater Cambridge Design and Construction Awards were announced at a packed ceremony at Pembroke College’s Auditorium. The awards - run by Greater Cambridge Shared Planning and the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry - shine a spotlight on the very best of new construction, conservation and design innovation across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.

This year’s entries showcased an exceptional range of projects: new community buildings, major research facilities, careful restorations, new neighbourhoods, and engineering solutions supporting sustainable growth.

🌱 The awards reflect our shared ambition, with South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council, to deliver environmentally responsible, high‑quality places for our communities.

🏅 Highlights from this year’s winners include:
• Cottenham Village Hall - Best New Building (under £3m)
• Ray Dolby Centre - Best New Building (over £3m)
• Christ’s College, First Court and Arts Theatre – top honours in Conservation
• Hinsley Lane - Best New Neighbourhood
• Arts Theatre - Craftsmanship award
• Portugal Place - David Mackay Award for Engineering and Sustainability
• SDC for Brooklands - Contractor award
• And a celebration of emerging talent across the sector, including Apprentice Olivia Durrant (CB3 Consulting), Young Professional Jess Tyson (MCW Architects) and Site Manager of the Year Tom Kindred (SDC).

A huge congratulations to all the winners, highly commended teams and emerging professionals recognised this year. Thank you to the CFCI for hosting, and to event sponsor Pipe Centre for its support.

📸Ian Olsson Photography LBIPP

🔗 Read more by following the link in the comments

18/03/2026

📰 Read about South Cambridgeshire District Council's Extraordinary Full Council meeting last night which featured discussions on Government proposals for a Development Corporation for Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire

District Councillors at last night’s meeting challenged whether the plans are the best way to deal with the area’s growth challenges. They discussed how there is already approved or proposed development in Greater Cambridge’s pipeline for over 100,000 new jobs and up to 77,000 new homes.

Cambridge City Council is also hosting an Extraordinary Council Meeting - tomorrow (Thursday 19 March 2026) - to discuss these issues

Councillors last night discussed how they strongly opposed Government plans for a new Development Corporation for Greater Cambridge. They raised concerns about shifting major planning powers away from locally elected councils and the impact this could have on community involvement 🏘️🤝

With many new homes and jobs already in the pipeline, Councillors highlighted that the biggest challenges are funding and delivering transport, utilities and other essential infrastructure - areas where closer partnership with Government would help most 🚌💡🚰

Our area already has an award‑winning Greater Cambridge Shared Planning service too - and is the current National Planning Authority of the Year as named at November's prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute Awards for Planning Excellence

The Government’s Development Corporation consultation runs until 1 April 2026. Residents are encouraged to review the proposals and share their views. Read more by following the link in the comments 💬

12/03/2026

📝✅ Our Planning Committee met today to discuss applications in Caldecote and Sawston.

Read the decisions on our website, linked in the comments below 👇

12/03/2026

Haven’t submitted your response yet to the Government’s consultation on proposals for a Development Corporation for Greater Cambridge?

⏳ There are just three weeks left before the 1 April consultation deadline.

If you’d like to learn more before responding, join the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government alongside representatives from the Cambridge Growth Company for one of the upcoming webinars on the Government’s proposals.

During these sessions you will be able to learn more about the proposals, ask questions, and find out how you can have your say.

🔗 Find out more about the consultation and submit your response here: https://gov.uk/government/consultations/establishing-a-development-corporation-in-greater-cambridge/establishing-a-development-corporation-in-greater-cambridge

Webinars will take place at the below times:

Webinar 1:
Tuesday 17 March
🕐 13:45 – 14:30

Webinar 2:
Tuesday 24 March
🕡 17:45 – 18:30

🔗 You can sign up here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EGg0v32c3kOociSi7zmVqKnJ0Yjmm3RGlphIiKXSOjFUMjZHRFVROFgyWDAwODNIRVlXRVIxRzdNSC4u&route=shorturl

05/03/2026

Our Planning Committee met yesterday to consider a number of planning applications for . Read our update for a quick summary of applications and decisions made by the Committee.

www.cambridge.gov.uk/news/2026/03/04/planning-committee4-march