Orton Wistow, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Orton Wistow, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Orton Wistow are administered by Peterborough City Council. View the full Peterborough City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Orton Wistow
Orton Wistow is a suburban area situated within the City of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre, along the southern bank of the River Nene. The suburb is conveniently located near the A1 road, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,653 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Peterborough 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Orton Wistow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Orton Wistow.
- 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 Wistow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Orton Wistow.
- - 16 Commerce Road Lynch Wood Peterborough PE2 6LR
External alterations comprising the recladding of the main entrance, the erection of an external fire escape stair to the rear elevation, removal of existing cycle loops, repaving of the hard landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 26/002562/FUL - 16 Commerce Road
Lynch Wood
Peterborough
PE2 6LR
External alterations comprising the recladding of the main entrance, the erectio
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-07-03 - - 16 Fallowfield Orton Wistow Peterborough PE2 6UR
First Floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-11-12
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A brief summary of Orton Wistow in Cambridgeshire
Orton Wistow is a suburban area situated within the City of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) southwest of the city centre, along the southern bank of the River Nene. The suburb is conveniently located near the A1 road, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Orton Wistow show an average sale price of £298,653, 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 Orton Wistow a particularly low-crime area.
Orton Wistow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Orton Wistow 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 Wistow
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Orton Wistow. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Orton Wistow maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 46 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 Wistow were outline applications (4), full planning applications (3), tree works (2).
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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.