How long do planning decisions take near Paston?

The average planning decision time near Paston is 47 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 Paston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Paston?

The most common type of planning application near Paston is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Paston?

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Paston, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Paston, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Paston

Paston is a residential area and electoral ward located within the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. As part of the city's urban landscape, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, catering to the needs of its growing community.

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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: Peterborough
LSOA: Peterborough 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Paston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Paston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Paston.

- Paston Reserve (Site H-Phase 2) Newborough Road Paston Peterborough
Extension of approved footpath/cycle route
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Land West Of Newborough Road Paston Reserve Paston Peterborough
Discharge of condition C17 (validation report) to planning permission 23/01102/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-05
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- Land West Of Newborough Road Paston Reserve Paston Peterborough
Discharge of Condition C4 (monitoring of vehicle speeds) to planning permission 23/01102/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-05
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- 10 Patterdale Drive Gunthorpe Peterborough PE4 7ZU
Proposed part double storey side extension and part first floor extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-23
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- Land West Of Newborough Road Paston Reserve Paston Peterborough
Discharge of condition C7 (LTN1/20 cycle and pedestrian crossing) of reserved matters consent 23/01102/REM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Land At Manor Drive South Of Manor Drive Academy Gunthorpe Peterborough PE4 7EB
Proposed carriageway sign to advertise housing development measuring 6000mm x 4000mm x 150mm
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-04-28
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- Manor Drive Secondary Academy Paston Peterborough
Discharge of condition C15 (technical specifications for all-weather pitch and multi-use games area) of planning permssion reference 20/00848/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Paston in Cambridgeshire

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

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Planning Activity in Paston

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Paston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

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

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Paston were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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