Castor, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castor, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Castor
Castor is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles west of Peterborough city centre, within the City of Peterborough unitary authority. Historically part of the Soke of Peterborough, it transitioned from Northamptonshire to Huntingdon and Peterborough between 1965 and 1974, before becoming part of Cambridgeshire. This rich historical backdrop may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 859 (2021)
District: City of Peterborough
Website: http://www.castor.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castor.
- 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 Castor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Castor.
- 26/002298/HHFUL - The Old Rickyard
2 Water Lane
Castor
Peterborough
PE5 7BJ
Proposed rear extension, addition of PV panels and window alterations to front e
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-05 - 26/002306/LBC - Abinger Cottage
16 High Street
Castor
Peterborough
PE5 7BB
Installation of Fibre optic internet cable at high level to replace existing co
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-28 - - Abinger Cottage 16 High Street Castor Peterborough PE5 7BB
Installation of Fibre optic internet cable at high level to replace existing copper cable
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/002217/WCPP - 16 Berrystead
Castor
Peterborough
PE5 7DJ
Variations of conditions C2 (plans) and C3 (materials (rear extension only)) to
Status: Undecided | Type: Without Compliance (Planning Permission) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 3 Church Hill Castor Peterborough PE5 7AU
Silver Birch - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Woodlands, Splash Lane, Castor, Peterborough, PE5 7BD
Discharge of condition C21 (cricket shelter details) to planning permission 23/00111/R4FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - The Cedars 32 Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough PE5 7AX
T.1 - Cedar - Reduce South-Easterly laterals by up to three metres T.2 - Chestnut - Remove low, Southerly limb, and reduce lower South-Westerly limb by 3 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 10A Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough PE5 7AX
T1, T2, T3, T4 - Poplar - Re pollard to previous. T5- Willow - Re pollard to previous. T6- Maple - Side prune to reduce overhang over garden by 2-3m. T7- Maple - Side prune to reduce overhang over gar
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 6 Church Hill Castor Peterborough PE5 7AU
T1 - Robinia - Reduce by 2m to previously reduced height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 16 Berrystead Castor Peterborough PE5 7DJ
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, dormers, and front canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Castor Village Hall Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough PE5 7AX
Replacement of ground floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 3 Farm View Castor Peterborough PE5 7BY
T.1 Silver Birch - Reduce to previous pruning cuts (to be completed towards the end of the two year period of acceptance of this request) and reduce a 1m tunnel around cables (to be completed as soon
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 14A Allotment Lane Castor Peterborough PE5 7AS
Horse Chestnut - Reduce sides by between 1-2m all round to leave a more balanced crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 4 Polls Yard Castor Peterborough PE5 7DF
T.1 & T.2 Italian Cypress - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 23 Peterborough Road Castor Peterborough PE5 7AX
Alteration to ground floor to remove internal partitions, infill two external doors and enlarge one window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 12 High Street Castor Peterborough PE5 7BB
(T1) Magnolia reduce and reshape crown by approximately 1m, (T2) Apple reduce and reshape upper crown by approximately 2m and lateral crown spread by 1/2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 1 The Limes Castor Peterborough PE5 7BH
T.1 Silver Birch - Reduce large low lateral branch overhanging the access road by approximately 50% to a suitable secondary branch (growing point) to retain the crown shape, (where possible) and raise
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - The Olde Stables Splash Lane Castor Peterborough PE5 7BD
T.1 Plum - Reduce by 1m; T.2 sm Cherry - Reduce by 2m & T.3 lge Cherry - Reduce by 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Castor in Cambridgeshire
Castor is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 4 miles west of Peterborough city centre, within the City of Peterborough unitary authority. Historically part of the Soke of Peterborough, it transitioned from Northamptonshire to Huntingdon and Peterborough between 1965 and 1974, before becoming part of Cambridgeshire. This rich historical backdrop may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 859 (2021 estimate). It sits within the City of Peterborough district.
Property prices in Castor show an average sale price of £282,863, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castor a particularly low-crime area.
Castor has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castor, Ailsworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Castor includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castor Flood Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Castor planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.castor.org.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Castor
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Castor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Castor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Castor were tree works (13), listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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