Peterborough, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · City
About Peterborough
Peterborough, a cathedral city located in the City of Peterborough district of Cambridgeshire, England, is situated 74 miles north of London along the River Nene. With a population of 192,178 as of the 2021 census, the city plays a vital role in the region, offering diverse opportunities for planning and development within its growing community.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £282,863 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
- LSOA: Peterborough 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peterborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peterborough.
- 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 Peterborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Peterborough.
- 26/002218/FUL - 27 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
PE1 2RH
Change of use from beauty Parlour to create a Fast food takeaway Restaurant on
Status: Undecided | Type: Planning Application (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 165-177 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PN
Discharge of condition C4 (extract ventilation system) to planning permission 22/01121/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/002307/DISCHG - 165-177 Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2PN
Discharge of condition C4 (extract ventilation system) to planning permission 22
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 56 Dogsthorpe Road Peterborough PE1 3AF
Single storey rear extension Maximum length from original rear wall: 4m Maximum height: 2.40m (to eaves: 3.34m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Willow Cafe Central Park, Park Crescent, Peterborough
Proposal for the use of outdoor area for watching World Cup events
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 52 Huntly Grove Peterborough PE1 2QN
Proposed single-storey, rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 23 - 35 Burghley Road Peterborough PE1 2QA
Discharge of conditions C4 (bin storage), C5 (noise assessment), C8 (cycle parking) and C9 (external lighting) of planning permission 25/00296/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 1A Broadway Gardens Peterborough PE1 4DU
Replacement of existing fence posts, installation of railing sections above existing fence panels, and replacement of existing driveway gates with wrought-metal driveway gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Boongate Retail Park Boongate Peterborough PE1 5AU
Discharge of conditions C3 (Construction Traffic Management Plan), C4 (exit lane revised scheme), C8 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) and C9 (Soft Landscape Scheme) pursuant
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 203 Broadway Peterborough PE1 4DS
Holly and 2no. Cherry Trees within front garden - Crown reduction. Bay, Hazel, Yew, Laurel, Apple and Hazel Hedge within back garden - Crown reduction and general maintenance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Parkview Princes Gate Peterborough PE1 4DY
T1 Chestnut- Re pollard to previous pruning cuts, T2 Chestnut- Laterally reduce away from adjacent building to appropriate growth points, T3 Pine - Dead wood over drive, T4 Cedar - Dead wood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Front Of The Willow Cafe Central Park Park Crescent Peterborough
T.1 Yew (Taxus baccata) (014336) - Crown reduction and crown balancing, reduction approximately 2- 3m in length
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Central Park Park Crescent Peterborough
T.1 Black Pine (Sgl/013936) - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - The Lindens Lincoln Road Peterborough
Outline application for conversion of existing property to 6no. self-contained flats with the necessary parking, bin storage, cycle parking and amenity space with all matters reserved
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 199 Broadway Peterborough PE1 4DS
T.1 Willow - Re-pollard back to previous pollarding points & remove any remaining dead branchwood, as necessary, T.2 Silver Birch - Crown reduce & reshape by 2-3m, crown lift and removal of dead branc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 163 Broadway Peterborough PE1 4DH
T.1-3 Sycamore - Repollard
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 61 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE1 2SE
Discharge of condition C7 (Traffic Regulation Order) of planning permission 23/00398/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Broadway Gardens Peterborough
(T162620) Beech tree pollard with heavy crown reduction by approx 50%. to leave tree 8-10m approx dependant on growth points and (T162616) Beech tree pollard with heavy reduction by approx 40%. to lea
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 7 William Nichols Court Huntly Grove Peterborough PE1 4DW
T.1 & T.2 Holly - Reduce and reshape to previous pruning points, repeat works on a 12/18month cycle, without the need for further notice, until such time as the health or condition of the Hollie's cha
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 42 Padholme Road Eastfield Peterborough PE1 5EE
Addition of external rigid rendered insulation to external elevations - retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire
Peterborough, a cathedral city located in the City of Peterborough district of Cambridgeshire, England, is situated 74 miles north of London along the River Nene. With a population of 192,178 as of the 2021 census, the city plays a vital role in the region, offering diverse opportunities for planning and development within its growing community.
Property prices in Peterborough show an average sale price of £282,863, 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 Peterborough a particularly low-crime area.
Peterborough has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: City Centre, Peterborough, The Park, 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 Peterborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nene Washes SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Nene Washes; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Nene Washes. 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 Peterborough
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Peterborough. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Peterborough.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Peterborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Peterborough were full planning applications (22), tree works (18), discharge of conditions (13). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 72 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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