University welcomes approval for up to 3,800 new homes at Eddington Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:22 The University of Cambridge has welcomed the approval of its outline planning application for the future phases of Eddington, paving the way for thousands of new homes and the continued, sustainable growth of the established North West Cambridge neighbourhood. The Joint Development Management Committee of the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service gave the proposals the green light at its meeting on 16 September, following a recommendation for approval from planning officers,