Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longthorpe, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longthorpe are administered by Cambridge City Council. View the full Cambridge City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Longthorpe
Longthorpe is a residential area within the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, situated approximately two miles west of the city centre. Spanning 1,390 acres, it is part of the Peterborough West electoral ward, making it a key area for planning applications and development considerations in the region.
District: City of Peterborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
- LSOA: Peterborough 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longthorpe.
- 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 Longthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Longthorpe.
- 26/002564/CTR - 4, Yewtree Cottage, Holywell Close, Peterborough, PE3 6XR
Fell Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-07-02 - - 4, Yewtree Cottage, Holywell Close, Peterborough, PE3 6XR
Fell Oak tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 23 Larklands Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LL
T.251216 - Myrobalan plum - Remove to ground level for health and safety reasons
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/002495/CTR - 23 Larklands
Longthorpe
Peterborough
PE3 6LL
T.251216 - Myrobalan plum - Remove to ground level for health and safety reasons
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/002481/CTR - 5 Larklands
Longthorpe
Peterborough
PE3 6LL
Sgl/218420 and Sgl/218440 (Ash) Remove to ground level and treat stumps with eco
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 5 Larklands Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LL
Sgl/218420 and Sgl/218440 (Ash) Remove to ground level and treat stumps with eco-plugs due to proven damage to nearby structures
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 74 Apsley Way Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 9NZ
Two-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 327, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, PE3 6LU
T.5 and T.10 - Malus -Fell, T.14 and T.15 - Yew - Pollard and reduce height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 312 Thorpe Road Peterborough PE3 6LX
Proposed re-opening of existing doorways to re-establish two dwellings back to a single dwelling and installation of wall and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 15 Larklands Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LL
T.1, T.3 and T.4 - Lime - Crown Reduction T.2 - Lime - Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 4 Longthorpe Green Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LT
NT1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 3 Longthorpe Green Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LS
G.1 Leyland Cypress - Fell & T.2 Silver Birch - Reshape and reduce height by approx 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 4 Woburn Close Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6XP
T.1 - Beech - Raise crown to achieve 2.5m clearance from buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 44 Harewood Gardens Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 9NF
Oak - Reduce lateral and vertical growth with crown clean - (06/00005/TPO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Trinity Cottage 307 Thorpe Road Peterborough PE3 6LU
Proposed new timber gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 218 Thorpe Road Peterborough PE3 6LW
Work to be performed on the trees to the front of the property facing Thorpe Road as needed, in order to comply with Highways Act 190 S154(1) regarding minimum clearances over footpath and carriageway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-05-19
View full details - - 220 Thorpe Road Peterborough PE3 6LW
7.no trees cut back to 2.4m over the footpath and 4.no trees trimming to 5m clearance over the road
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 56 Harewood Gardens Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 9NF
First floor side extension over existing garage, utility and diner with pitched and hipped roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 16 Larklands Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 6LL
Variation of conditions C2 (plans), C3 (materials) and C4 (fencing) pursuant to planning permission 24/00862/HHFUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 5 Harewood Gardens Longthorpe Peterborough PE3 9NF
New front porch, pitched roof over staircase and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Longthorpe in Cambridgeshire
Longthorpe is a residential area within the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, situated approximately two miles west of the city centre. Spanning 1,390 acres, it is part of the Peterborough West electoral ward, making it a key area for planning applications and development considerations in the region. It sits within the City of Peterborough district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Longthorpe has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Longthorpe, Peterborough, Orton Longueville, 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 Longthorpe includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Longthorpe
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Longthorpe. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Longthorpe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longthorpe were full planning applications (26), tree works (13), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 45 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.