Fitzwilliam College development
Fitzwilliam College has been granted planning permission to redevelop its site between 87–93 Oxford Road and its sportsground.
The application
- Reference: 25/04484/FUL
- Location: 87–93 Oxford Road and Fitzwilliam College Sportsground
- Summary: Demolition of 87–89 Oxford Road and two stores, and construction of replacement student accommodation, part change of use and part refurbishment of the Red Cottage student accommodation, refurbishment and extension of the pavilion, a new squash court and groundskeepers store, and improvement of the access.
The application was approved at planning committee on 2 September 2026.
What happens next
Approval comes with a set of conditions that the college must meet. The ORRA committee will be working to make sure these are managed properly, including:
- managing noise and dust from the development
- a student management plan
- 24/7 contact arrangements for the college
- discharge of the conditions attached to the permission
We will post updates as things progress. If you have any questions or concerns, or want to help with this, email us at hello@oxrd.co.uk.
The Design and Access Statement is the document with the main overview of the development.