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Planning in Newark

Approved
78%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Newark in the last 24 months, from Peterborough City Council's planning register.

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About Newark

Newark, located approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Peterborough city centre, began as a hamlet within the parish of Saint Mary the Virgin in the Soke of Peterborough. In 1874, part of Newark was incorporated into the municipal borough, while the rest remained under the Peterborough Rural District until 1926, when it became part of Peterborough Without following the city's boundary expansion. This historical context is essential for understanding current planning applications and developments in the area.

Property prices in Newark show an average sale price of £246,047, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newark 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newark, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Newark. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newark?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Newark. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newark?
The average planning decision time near Newark is 53 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 Newark?
The planning approval rate near Newark is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newark?
The most common type of planning application near Newark is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newark?
You can search and track planning applications near Newark on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.