Monitor an application

Public Access is an online service that allows you to view details of planning and tree-work applications being considered by Cambridge City Council.

New applications, once validated, are normally viewable within five working days of receipt of the application. The service is available 24/7 so it allows you to interact with the planning process at a time and place that suits you.

Use the Public Access online register

In using this facility you agree to be bound by the council's terms of use and acceptable use policy, together with specific Public Access terms of use. Links to these documents can be viewed when you enter the system.

• Start using the Public Access online register to view existing applications and receive email alerts of new applications.

About the Public Access online register

You can:

• monitor the progress of applications or appeals
• view a list of applications received and decided each week
• view public plans and documents associated with current applications
• submit and view comments about an application, save your favourite searches, track applications and receive email alerts to inform you of new or changes to existing applications
• view the boundary of applications on a map, as well as a list of the planning constraints and planning histories associated with a property
• comments can be made online, although this can only be done during the initial 21 day consultation period

Contact details

Please email applicationsupport@cambridge.gov.uk if you have any problems in using this service or have suggestions on how we can improve it for you.

You can also find out more by reading the frequently asked questions.

Visit the council offices to view Applications

If you prefer, you can visit the council's service area to access the Public Access system. View full copies of current applications (undecided) including plans, forms and supporting documents. Visit us at:

Customer Service Centre, Mandela House, 4 Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1BY.

The customer service centre is open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Here to help

Customer service advisors can assist you in finding relevant information and helping with general enquiries. You can also make an appointment with the duty planning officer for more detailed information or advice - this service is available daily from 10.30am to 3pm.

Hard copies of applications are no longer available to view at City Homes North and South offices from 1 April 2010. We have installed an additional computer terminal at each office to access the online services. Hard copies of plans and drawings can be produced on demand.

For appointments please email planning.devcontrol@cambridge.gov.uk
Telephone 01223 457200

If the application went to committee

If an application has gone to either planning committee or one of the area committees then you can view the officer reports, agendas and the minutes.