East of England • CB1 postcode area

    Cambridge Central and Station (CB1) site snapshot

    A planning-aware snapshot of the CB1 postcode area in Cambridge. Use it to frame address-specific questions; conditions and authority boundaries can vary within the area.

    Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.

    Character

    Station Quarter regeneration, central colleges.

    Flood risk

    Cam flood zone 2 along river.

    Heritage

    Central Cambridge conservation area, college precincts.

    Transport

    Cambridge station (CB1), Cambridge North.

    Market context

    Very high demand, strict height controls protecting spires.

    Planning authority

    This area guide references Cambridge City Council. Confirm the responsible authority for the exact site address. Joint plan with South Cambridgeshire. Strict height controls protect spires.

    Questions

    What is the flood risk in CB1?

    Cam flood zone 2 along river.

    Which planning authority covers CB1?

    This guide references Cambridge City Council. Confirm the authority using the exact site address; a postcode area is not an authority boundary.

    Check a site in CB1

    Check available flood information for the site address and inspect the source coverage before drawing a conclusion.

    Check flood risk

    Review current plans and usage and source coverage for your project.