How long do planning decisions take near Northborough?

The average planning decision time near Northborough is 70 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 Northborough?

The planning approval rate near Northborough is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Northborough?

The most common type of planning application near Northborough is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Northborough?

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Northborough, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Northborough, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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About Northborough

Northborough is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Peterborough district of Cambridgeshire, England. With amenities including a pub, shop, and school, it offers a small community atmosphere, alongside the unique feature of a small castle. Situated approximately eight miles north of Peterborough and just one mile south of Deeping Gate and the Lincolnshire border, Northborough presents opportunities for various planning applications within a charming rural setting.

Population: 1,339 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

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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: South Holland
Parliamentary constituency: South Holland and The Deepings
LSOA: South Holland 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Northborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Northborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Northborough.

- 52 Church Street Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BN
T1) Willow (red) - Repollard back to previous points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Northborough Manor Lincoln Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BJ
Part discharge of conditions C9(a) (written scheme of investigation) and C11 (Schedule of internal works) to listed building consent 24/01307/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Northborough Manor Lincoln Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BJ
Discharge of conditions C5 (archaeological monitoring and recording scheme) and C6 (ecological management plan) to planning permission 24/01306/HHFUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-17
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- Northborough Manor Lincoln Road Northborough Peterborough PE6 9BJ
Single and three-storey side extensions, and internal alterations including: removal of staircase, re-opening doorway, re-roofing and structural repairs, and new flooring, below ground services, insul
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-11
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- 3 The Pingle Northborough PE6 9BX
Non-material amendment (Materials) to planning permission reference 23/00150/HHFUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Northborough in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Northborough 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 Northborough a particularly low-crime area.

Northborough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Peakirk, No data available for publication by HE, Glinton, Northborough. 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.

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Planning Activity in Northborough

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Northborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Northborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Northborough were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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