Eddington is a major new neighbourhood in North West Cambridge, led by the University of Cambridge. It forms part of the wider growth of the city and aims to deliver high-quality housing, academic space, and community facilities.
The site received Outline Planning Permission in February 2013 (Ref: S/1886/11)
The outline permission includes up to 3,000 homes, student accommodation, academic space, shops, community facilities, and public open spaces.

In Eddington you will find:
- homes for university and non-university residents
- a primary school
- a community centre and local shops
- green spaces, play areas, and cycle routes
- sustainable design features such as rainwater recycling and a district heating network
Development is progressing in phases, with several parcels now approved through Reserved Matters applications.

How to view the planning applications
The easiest way to see the plans is to use our planning portal and search using the reference numbers below:
Lots S1 and S2:
An application for Reserved Matters for 373 residential units, access roads, cycle and pedestrian routes, and car and cycle parking was approved in August 2022.
Application reference: 21/04036/REM
Lot 4:
An application for Reserved Matters for 88 residential units was approved in June 2022.
Application reference: 22/01168/REM
Parcels M1 and M2:
An application for Reserved Matters for 249 residential units was approved in December 2015.
Application references: 15/1663/REM, S/2219/15/RM, 20/01549/REM, S/2766/19/RM
Parcel M3:
An application for Reserved Matters for 106 residential units was approved in June 2017.
Application reference: 17/0285/REM
Parcels M4 and M4:
An application for Reserved Matters for 160 residential units was approved in April 2023.
Application reference: 22/04989/REM