How long do planning decisions take near Orton Goldhay?

The average planning decision time near Orton Goldhay 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 Orton Goldhay?

The planning approval rate near Orton Goldhay is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Orton Goldhay?

The most common type of planning application near Orton Goldhay is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Orton Goldhay?

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Orton Goldhay, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orton Goldhay, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Orton Goldhay

Orton Goldhay is a suburb located in the City of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, approximately 3 miles southwest of the city centre, along the southern banks of the River Nene. Easily accessible via the A1, this area is significant for planning applications due to its proximity to both urban amenities and transport links.

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Area Information

Admin district: Peterborough
Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Peterborough 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orton Goldhay.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Orton Goldhay based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

12 planning applications found near Orton Goldhay.

- 3 Giddings Close Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5HQ
26/002142/HHFUL - Non Material amendment (Alternative external wall/roof profile to proposed single story side extension)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-22
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26/002433/HHFUL - 2 Mill Crescent Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5EL
Add new storey to the existing bungalow, erection of a one and a half storey sid
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-18
26/002205/FUL - 36, Hanbury, Peterborough, PE2 5QT
Proposed pet grooming business within garden shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-14
26/002268/R3FUL - St Johns Church Of England School Riseholme Orton Goldhay Peterborough PE2 5SP
Proposed infill extension to existing nursery provision on school site
Status: Undecided | Type: Reg 3 City Council Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-27
- PETERBROOUGH CITY COUNCIL, Bowling Green, Bushfield, Peterborough
TEST
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-21
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- 3 Giddings Close Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5HQ
Erection of single-storey side extension and insertion of window into existing flank wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-26
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- PETERBROOUGH CITY COUNCIL, Bowling Green, Bushfield, Peterborough
TEST
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-10
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- PETERBROOUGH CITY COUNCIL, Bowling Green, Bushfield, Peterborough
TEST
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 1 Debdale Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5HS
Discharge of condition C2 (external materials) to planning permission 25/01605/HHFUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-04
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- 6 Debdale Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5HS
T.1 Poplar (Sgl/50412) - Removal to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 60 Cherry Orton Road Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5EH
Installation of EV charging outlet to external wall of an existing brick extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-01-20
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- 20 Valence Road Orton Waterville Peterborough PE2 5HJ
Proposed siting of a mobile home within the curtilage of a dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Orton Goldhay in Cambridgeshire

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

Orton Goldhay has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Orton Waterville, 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 Orton Goldhay includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Orton Pit SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Orton Pit. 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, Orton Goldhay 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 Orton Goldhay

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Orton Goldhay. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Orton Goldhay.

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 Orton Goldhay were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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