Cambridge Construction Leads: Planning Applications with Contract Values

Find Cambridge construction opportunities before they reach tender. LeadLinka turns 6,932 applications in our database, updated daily from Cambridge City Council into qualified leads — with estimated contract values, MEP package sizes and procurement timelines. Filter by trade, keyword or postcode.

Planning activity in our database

3,725
applications in the last 12 months
6,932
total in database
982
currently awaiting decision

Last updated 4 July 2026 · Data sourced from the council's public planning register

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About Cambridge City Council planning applications

Cambridge City Council is a planning authority in the East of England, a region experiencing strong population growth and corresponding residential development pressure alongside growing commercial and light industrial activity. Planning applications frequently include residential new builds, agricultural structures, logistics facilities, and commercial schemes serving the region's expanding business base. LeadLinka's database contains 6,932 planning records from Cambridge City Council, including 3,725 applications submitted in the last 12 months, 982 of which are currently awaiting a decision.

Largest live construction projects in Cambridge

LeadLinka has cost estimates on 1,531 recent Cambridge City Council applications. The biggest current opportunities by estimated value:

Project Est. value Submitted
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion for detailed planning… £13.2M – £24.2M Mar 2026
Creation of new basement/s for Hotel and Spa £9.7M – £16.5M Aug 2025
Replacement of doors and windows to 58 No. dwellings. £11.2M – £15.4M Jul 2025
Submission of details required by condition 9 (bird hazard management plan - hotel only) of… £7.3M – £12.5M Nov 2025
Change of use from hotel (Class C1) to include student accommodation use (Sui-Generis)… £7.3M – £12.5M Mar 2025

Estimated values are LeadLinka projections from the application description, not official figures. Click any project for the full intelligence breakdown.

By estimated contract value, recent Cambridge applications break down as 132 over £2M, 73 between £500k and £2M, 350 between £100k and £500k, 976 under £100k. Each estimate is generated by LeadLinka from the application description and development type.

Frequently asked questions

How do I search planning applications in Cambridge?

Use the search bar and filters above. You can filter by keyword (e.g. "extension", "warehouse"), project category (householder, commercial, change of use), postcode or area, and date range. Results update in real time and are pulled directly from Cambridge City Council's planning register. You can also save applications and export them as a CSV for your pipeline.

How often is the Cambridge planning data updated?

LeadLinka scrapes Cambridge City Council's planning portal regularly, typically every few days. New applications and status changes (validated, approved, refused) are picked up and reflected in the search results. The last-updated timestamp is shown on each record.

What types of planning applications does Cambridge City Council publish?

Cambridge City Council publishes full planning applications, householder applications (residential extensions, outbuildings), lawful development certificates, change-of-use applications, prior approval notices, listed building consents, and advertisement consents. LeadLinka indexes all of these and lets you filter by type to find the projects most relevant to your trade.

Can I track planning applications across multiple councils?

Yes. LeadLinka covers 290+ UK councils in a single search. Use the council filter or the postcode/area search to pull applications from neighbouring authorities alongside Cambridge. You can also search across 290+ UK councils at once on the main Discover page.

Is LeadLinka free to use?

Searching and browsing planning applications is free. A paid subscription unlocks saved leads, CSV export, trade-specific loadouts, and priority email alerts when new applications matching your filters are submitted to Cambridge City Council.

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Data sourced from Cambridge City Council's public planning register via LeadLinka's automated pipeline. For official planning information visit your council's planning portal.  —  Checking your own application? Search by address or reference →

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