The Hills Road venue could be redesigned and office space added.
One councillor labelled the plans “a betrayal” of what the venue had originally been built for.
City councillors granted permission, but queried how easy it would be to access.
Officers have recommended that permission be granted as the “significant public benefit” of the sculpture “would outweigh that harm”.
Alan Cox, 46, of Byron Square, Trumpington, Cambridge, had been due to be sentenced at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Thursday, July 28).
The impact of loud fireworks on animals was highlighted at Cambridge City Council’s full council meeting.
Councillors highlighted the problems being faced by many in the city saying they are facing a cost of living emergency.
The new facilities were due to be funded with developer contributions, but these are no longer enough to cover the full costs of the work.
The decision comes after a previous application for the site was refused in December last year.
A final decision on whether more than 300 more homes can be built at the Darwin Green development in Cambridge is due to be made tomorrow (Wednesday).
The Green Belt application would also have created a dementia research centre.
The city council raised concerns over vulnerable users of the crossing.
Cambridgeshire County Council has agreed to consult on whether to reinstate a modal filter in the road.
A planning inspector had overturned South Cambs District Council’s decision.
But drainage plans must be agreed before building begins.
They are focused on education over enforcement.
A three-storey building is planned.
People had raised concerns that noise from the new radar could negatively impact the wellbeing of those living nearby
Nearly £28 million of funding has been approved to bring forward the redevelopment of council housing in Fanshawe Road in Cambridge.
A planning inspector was satisfied by the plans.