How long do planning decisions take near Peakirk?

The average planning decision time near Peakirk is 41 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 Peakirk?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Peakirk?

The most common type of planning application near Peakirk is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Peakirk?

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Peakirk, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Peakirk, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Peakirk

Peakirk is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Peterborough district of Cambridgeshire, England. It is part of the Glinton and Castor ward for local governance and falls under the Peterborough parliamentary constituency. As of the 2001 census, Peakirk had a population of 321 residents living in 139 households, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.

Population: 490 (2021)

District: City of Peterborough

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Peakirk.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Peakirk based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Peakirk.

- Chapel View Cottage, Deeping Road, Peakirk, Peterborough, PE6 7NP
T.1 - Oak - Raise Crown to 4m above ground and remove low lateral branches, and T.2 - Oak - Raise Crown to 5m above ground (25/00009/TPO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 18A St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NF
T1 - Ash - Pollard to 5-6m. T2 - Maple - Re-Pollard to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 46 St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NF
Reserved matters approval (appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline planning permission 23/01652/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Greystones 16 St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NF
Construction of garden room to the rear of the property - (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Peakirk Village Green Chestnut Close Peakirk Peterborough
T.2 Mulberry - Removal (dead), T.3 London Plane & T.5 Cherry - Crown raise to 2.5m and T.10 Cherry - Clear street lamp by 0.5-1m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-28
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- Rookswood 7A Chestnut Close Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NW
T.1 & T.2 Leyland Cypress and T.3 Monterey Cypress - Remove overhanging branches back to main stems to a height equal to the height of the ridge of the adjacent garage (not house) and reduce to second
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-06-24
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- 7 Rectory Lane Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NH
Proposed replacement single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-04-24
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- 2 The Sanderlings Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NZ
TPO 01/1990 [90/00001/TPO] Group G.1 Trees T.7 Alder - Fell due to recent decline in condition and Ash T.10 - Reduce branches to clear garage by approximately 1.5/2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-04-19
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- 41 St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NF
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-06-09
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- Peakirk Lodge 16B St Pegas Road Peakirk Peterborough PE6 7NF
T.1 Silver Birch - Fell & replant in another area of garden; T.2 Norway Spruce - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Peakirk in Cambridgeshire

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

Peakirk 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Peakirk includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Deeping Gravel Pits SSSI. 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 Peakirk

In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Peakirk. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

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

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Peakirk were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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