Cambridge City Council Approves Baseball Backstop Replacement

Planning committee grants approval for permanent structures to replace existing baseball backstops at Coldham's Common.

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The Cambridge City Council Planning Committee has approved plans to replace two existing baseball backstops with permanent structures at Coldham's Common, Pool Way, Abbey.

The decision was made during a meeting of the committee held on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at the Guildhall, Cambridge. The application was submitted by Cambridge City Council.
The approval is subject to the finalisation and issuance of a formal decision notice. Further details regarding the application, other items discussed at the meeting, the decision sheet, and a recording of the proceedings are available via the meeting agenda.
Based on information from the official source: Cambridge City Council (05/11/2026)