Long Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- SIZE
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Key features
- Self Build Opportunity
- Substantial 5 Bedroom Detached House
- Excellent Access to Addenbrookes & M11
- Ample Off Road Parking
- Fantastic Development Opportunity or Family Home
- Full Planning Permission Granted
- Circa 4,600sqft of Accommodation
- Highly Regarded Location
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a generous 0.21acre site on one of Cambridge’s most sought after residential roads, benefiting from approved planning permission for the construction of a substantial, detached 5 bedroom family home. This represents an exceptional opportunity for a self-builder, developer, or private buyer wishing to create a premium bespoke residence.
Planning Permission Summary
Planning Reference: 25/04036/S73
Decision Date: 3 December 2025
Local Authority: Cambridge City Council
The permission grants a Section 73 variation to amend the previously approved scheme (ref 24/04628/FUL) for a replacement self/custom-build detached dwelling with associated bike/refuse store. The variation allows:
A two storey front extension
Single storey rear pergola
Gablet hipped roof alteration
Revised fenestration
Approved Dwelling – Key Design Features
The approved home is a substantial 2storey detached property designed by Cameron Bosque Brookes Architects.
Key internal spaces from the architectural plans include:
Ground Floor
Large open plan kitchen (35.5 m²)
Living area (45 m²)
Utility (7 m²)
Boot room (12.5 m²)
Hall (29 m²)
Pantry (4.5 m²)
Bedroom (11.5 m²)
Garage (25 m²)
First Floor
Main bedroom (28.5 m²) with ensuite (10.5 m²) and dresser (8.5 m²)
Additional three bedrooms: 25.5 m², 22 m², 15 m²
Office (11.5 m²)
Two further ensuites and family bathroom
Spacious landing (15.5 m²)
Architectural & Exterior Design
The elevations illustrate a contemporary and high quality materials palette including:
Proposed brick and stone
Grey aluminium windows and rainwater goods
Dark render
Timber pergola
Sedum/green roof features
Conditions & Requirements
The planning permission is subject to standard and site-specific conditions of which are listed on the Decision Notice. Some of these conditions have already been addressed. Please contact the agents for more information.
Location
Long Road is located in the south of the city, and is well served with amenities including Waitrose supermarket just over 1 mile away, and an abundance of eateries, petrol station and a parade of shops.
Addenbrookes Hospital and Biomedical Campus is 1 mile away and is easily commutable by bike or walking along a designated pathway.
Independent schools for all age groups are available in Cambridge city including St Marys, The Perse, St Faith’s and The Leys along or just off Trumpington Road/Street which can be reached via a designated cycle route into Cambridge. There are two primary schools in Trumpington which feed into the recently opened Trumpington Community College.
There are many open public spaces in the vicinity including those at Byron’s Pool and Grantchester Meadows, Coe Fen and Lammas Land, along with the new country park at Great Kneighton which is situated on the outskirts and to the east of Trumpington.
Long Road lies close to the M11 at Junction 11 which heads south towards Stansted Airport, London and the M25 and north towards A14, A1, M1 and M6. There are regular train services from Cambridge into London from around 50 minutes. There is also a cycle route along the guided bus way into Cambridge.
All distances and times are approximate.
SERVICES
It is believed that all services are connected to the property, however interested parties are advised to do their own due diligence.
VAT
It is understood that the vendor has not elected to tax the property. All bids should consider VAT accordingly.
Viewings
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