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West Hub Launch

22 April 2022

The opening of the dynamic £40m West Hub, on the University’s West Cambridge Site, represents the start of a radical transformation of the research campus to create a new and lively destination quarter in the city - the West Cambridge Innovation District . Featuring state-of-the-art buildings and cutting-edge laboratories...

West Cambridge Innovation District receives Outline Planning Permission

29 July 2021

The city’s West Cambridge site will be transformed into a dynamic Innovation District, connecting world-class researchers with world-class businesses, creating thousands of jobs and providing a ‘sense of place’ and amenities for residents. The scheme, approved by Cambridge City Council subject to a Section 106 agreement...

West Cambridge Planning Application update

9 November 2020

The University undertook further consultation with all stakeholders to update, and in some instances revise its proposals in relation to the West Cambridge planning application...

Planning permission granted for New Shared Facilities Hub

5 April 2018

The University of Cambridge has gained planning approval (subject to legal agreement) from the local authority for a new shared facilities hub, which will be open to the community and enhance the vibrancy of the West Cambridge site. Accessible to all The shared facilities hub is a new model for the delivery of amenities...

Planning permission granted for Cavendish III

16 February 2018

The University of Cambridge has gained planning approval (subject to legal agreement) from the local authority for the Cavendish III project, to construct a new building, to be known as the Ray Dolby Centre, for the Department of Physics on the University’s West Cambridge site. The new Cavendish III laboratory building -...

University's response to Greater Cambridge Partnership

30 January 2018

The University has responded to recent proposals that are being consulted by the local authorities in relation to the Greater Cambridge Partnership's proposals for the Cambourne to Cambridge route. The University is fully supportive of improvements along this corridor and the increased public transport capacity proposed...

Explore the proposals for the Shared Facilities Hub on the West Cambridge site

17 July 2017

A new dedicated website which includes proposals and up to date information about the shared facilities hub has been launched. Explore the vision and the benefits behind the proposals and have your say. We are consulting informally and formally via the local authorities during Summer/Autumn 2017. For more information visit...

Planning application approved for the new Civil Engineering building

9 March 2017

The University of Cambridge has gained planning approval from the local authorities for an innovative new building for the Department of Civil Engineering which will be located on the West Cambridge site. The building is the first step in a longer term aim to move the Department to West Cambridge, and will not only house...

University benefits from Community Consultation

15 July 2016

You said, we did. The University of Cambridge has ambitions plans for its West Cambridge site. Creating a premier location for physical sciences and technology, whilst enhancing entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of the new proposals for the plan. In order to create a masterplan that meets these needs and creates a...

Outline Planning Application for West Cambridge site submitted

30 June 2016

The University of Cambridge has submitted a planning application to Cambridge City Council for the West Cambridge site on land between Madingley Road, Clerk Maxwell Road, the Coton Path and the M11. The aim of the proposals for the West Cambridge site is to create a high quality, well connected research environment that...