How long do planning decisions take near Orton Southgate?

The average planning decision time near Orton Southgate is 30 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 Southgate?

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

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

The most common type of planning application near Orton Southgate is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Orton Southgate?

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Orton Southgate, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Orton Southgate, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Orton Southgate

Orton Southgate is a suburb of Peterborough, located approximately 3 miles southwest of the city centre in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated along the A1 and adjacent to the River Nene, it offers convenient transport links and is a key area for potential planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Peterborough
Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
LSOA: Peterborough 019H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Orton Southgate.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Southgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Orton Southgate.

26/002233/FUL - AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD, Unit 3, Waterworth Road, Peterborough, PE7 3AG
Site alterations comprising the installation of plant and associated works to f
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-23
- Plot 302B Great Haddon Development Area London Road Peterborough
Discharge of condition C16 (Fire Hydrants) pursuant to planning permission 24/00621/WCPP
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Peterborough 87 Southgate Way Orton Southgate Peterborough PE2 6GX
Change of use to B2/B8 with external alterations to building to include blocking up of existing windows and doorways and creation of new windows and doorways, alterations to car park layout, erection
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Orton Southgate in Cambridgeshire

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

Orton Southgate has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Orton Waterville, Peterborough, Alwalton. 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 Southgate 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.

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Planning Activity in Orton Southgate

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Orton Southgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 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 Southgate were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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