How many planning applications has Peterborough City Council received?

Peterborough City Council received 1,108 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Peterborough City Council take to decide planning applications?

Peterborough City Council takes an average of 50 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Peterborough City Council?

Peterborough City Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Peterborough City Council?

To object to a Peterborough City Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Peterborough City Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Peterborough City Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Peterborough City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Peterborough City Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 349 appeals were lodged against Peterborough City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 26% success rate.

Peterborough City Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Peterborough City Council planning applications?

You can search Peterborough City Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Peterborough City Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Peterborough City Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Peterborough City Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East of England

About Peterborough City Council

Peterborough City Council serves as the local authority for Peterborough, a city in Cambridgeshire, England, with a history dating back to 1874. As a unitary authority since 1998, the council combines the roles of both district and county council, streamlining governance and services. Additionally, since 2017, it has been part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, enhancing regional collaboration and planning initiatives.

Governance

Leader: Shabina Qayyum (| election2 = 12 September 2025), since 12 September 2025

Chair: Judy Fox (Peterborough First), since 19 May 2025

Chief Executive: Matthew Gladstone, since January 2022

Seats: 60 councillors

Founded: 1874

Last election: 2 May 2024

Political composition: Labour (17), Peterborough First (13), Conservative (11), Liberal Democrats (8), Greens (5), Independent (6)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Peterborough City Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Peterborough City Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Peterborough City Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £224,490 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Fenland
Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Fenland 011A

Crime Statistics

60 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 25
anti-social-behaviour: 24
other-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 2
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
shoplifting: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Peterborough City Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Peterborough City Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Peterborough City Council

473 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Peterborough City Council area.

Monitoring Stations

8 flood monitoring stations near Peterborough City Council.

Haslingfield Burnt Mill (River Rhee)
Cambridge Byron's Pool (River Rhee)
Babraham (River Granta)
Comberton (Bourn Brook)
Cambridge Baits Bite (River Cam)
Cambridge Jesus Lock (River Cam)
Dernford (River Cam)
Bin Brook

A brief summary of Peterborough City Council

The average property sale price in the Peterborough City Council area is £224,490, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Peterborough City Council area recorded 60 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 473 towns and villages, including Cambridge, Chatteris, Ely, Godmanchester, Huntingdon and March. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Peterborough City Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Peterborough City Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Peterborough City Council area. Unlike the official Peterborough City Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Peterborough City Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Peterborough City Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,108 planning applications Peterborough City Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Peterborough City Council.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Peterborough City Council were full planning applications (303), tree works (198), discharge of conditions (179). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 24 medium-scale applications, 845 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

349 planning appeals were lodged against Peterborough City Council decisions, of which 83 were allowed and 235 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 449 applications
Refused: 21 applications
Withdrawn: 35 applications
Awaiting decision: 602 applications

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