Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions from residents about Darwin Green
When do facilities open?
Estimates are usually provided by Barratt, the developer, during the North West and West Cambridge Community Forums. Last updated in June 2026.
- Library
- Estimated opening time: late 2026 or early 2027
- NHS Centre
- Unknown. Fit-out contract work expected to start in summer 2026.
- Retail units on the Plaza
- Occupation planned for autumn 2026.
- Sports Pavilion
- Transfer to City Council estimated for July/August 2026.
- Allotments (Parcel BDW2)
- Transfer to City Council estimated for July/August 2026.
- Livies Kinder Café
- Unknown. The project received planning permission in July 2025. Check out the Livies’ website for the latest information.
- Potential primary school in Darwin Green 1
- Unknown. Pending a decision from the Department of Education about what to do with the site.
- Secondary school in Darwin Green 2
- 2028 or later
When is the work expected to be completed?
- Phase 1 (parcel BDW1), local centre
- Complete
- Phase 2 (parcel BDW2)
- In progress, to be completed in 2026
- Phase 3 (parcel BDW4)
- In progress, to be completed in 2027
- Phase 4 (parcel BDW3)
- Due to start in summer 2026
The site should be complete by the end of 2031.
Where do I park my car in Darwin Green?
See the dedicated page.
Do you have a WhatsApp community group?
See the dedicated page.
Contact for using the sports pitches?
If you run a team and would like information or to show interest in booking the sports pitches in Darwin Green, you should send your questions to ParksandRecreation@cambridge.gov.uk.