How long do planning decisions take near Eastgate?

The average planning decision time near Eastgate is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Eastgate?

The planning approval rate near Eastgate is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eastgate?

The most common type of planning application near Eastgate is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eastgate?

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Eastgate, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eastgate, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eastgate are administered by Peterborough City Council. View the full Peterborough City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Eastgate

Eastgate is a suburb of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, located just east of the iconic Peterborough Cathedral and west of Fengate. It falls within the Peterborough Central electoral ward, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments.

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Area Information

Admin district: Peterborough
Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
LSOA: Peterborough 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eastgate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastgate.

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 Eastgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Eastgate.

26/002148/FUL - 135 Star Road Eastgate Peterborough
Demolition of 4no. bedsit units and 2no. replacement dwellings with associated a
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-20
26/00042/FUL - Unit 3 Whitehead Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5XA
Proposed installation of fencing, security gates, office/reception building, can
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-08
26/002325/HHFUL - 117, Bishops Road, Peterborough, PE1 5AT
Proposed ground floor rear extension, front porch and garage and attic conversio
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-06
26/002309/FUL - Land At First Drove First Drove Fengate Peterborough PE1 5BJ
Temporary Use of Land for B8 Open Storage and Retention of Temporary Office/Amen
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-30
- 117, Bishops Road, Peterborough, PE1 5AT
Proposed ground floor rear extension, front porch and garage and attic conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-28
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26/002289/CLP - MAGNET, Magnet Ltd, Boongate, Peterborough, PE1 5PE
Change of use of property from Retail store to padel court with ancillary facili
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27
- 20 Atkinson Street Eastgate Peterborough PE1 5HW
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-31
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- The Hub Newton Way Fengate Peterborough PE1 5QT
Change of use from Hotel (C1) to a Residential Care (C2), including retention of boundary treatment and 2no. access barriers
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Peterborough Greyhound Stadium First Drove Fengate Peterborough PE1 5BJ
Discharge of conditions C4 (access), C11 (remediation scheme) and C14 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 22/01699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Peterborough Greyhound Stadium First Drove Fengate Peterborough PE1 5BJ
Discharge of conditions C4 (access), C11 (remediation scheme) and C14 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission 22/01699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 117 Bishops Road Eastgate Peterborough PE1 5AT
Proposed ground floor rear extension, garage and attic conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-14
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- Peterborough Greyhound Stadium First Drove Fengate Peterborough PE1 5BJ
Discharge of condition C21 (archaeological) of planning permission reference 22/01699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-11-20
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- Peterborough Greyhound Stadium First Drove Fengate Peterborough PE1 5BJ
Discharge of condition C21 (WSI) to planning permission 22/01699/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Eastgate in Cambridgeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Eastgate a particularly low-crime area.

Eastgate has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Queens Road, Peterborough, City Centre, Peterborough, Stanground, The Park, Peterborough. 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 Eastgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nene Washes SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Nene Washes; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Nene Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Nene Washes. 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, Eastgate planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Eastgate

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Eastgate. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Eastgate maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

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 near Eastgate were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (9), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.

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