How long do planning decisions take near Werrington?

The average planning decision time near Werrington is 61 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 Werrington?

The planning approval rate near Werrington is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Werrington?

The most common type of planning application near Werrington is full planning applications, with 48 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Werrington?

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Werrington, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Werrington, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

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

About Werrington

Werrington is a residential suburb within the city of Peterborough, located in Cambridgeshire, England. Covering an area of 2.5 square miles (6 km²), it includes the North Werrington and South Werrington electoral wards, and is home to approximately 14,800 residents. This growing community may present various planning opportunities and developments for prospective applicants.

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Area Information

Admin district: Peterborough
Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
LSOA: Peterborough 006D

Crime Statistics

99 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 36
anti-social-behaviour: 12
shoplifting: 11
vehicle-crime: 8
burglary: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 7
other-theft: 5
drugs: 4
public-order: 3
other-crime: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Werrington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Werrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

200 planning applications found near Werrington.

- 6 Bristol Avenue Werrington Peterborough PE4 6PG
Proposed Garage conversion including extension to garage frontage, raise garage roof by approx 250mm to accommodate new insulation, re-roof over kitchen with insulated material and install lantern lig
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-29
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26/002532/HHFUL - 6 Bristol Avenue Werrington Peterborough PE4 6PG
Proposed Garage conversion including extension to garage frontage, raise garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-29
26/002374/LBC - 25, Church Street, Peterborough, PE4 6QB
Replacement front door and frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-02
26/002346/HHFUL - 114 Carron Drive Werrington Peterborough PE4 6NY
2no. Storey side, single storey front & rear extensions with internal alteration
Status: Undecided | Type: Householder (Full) | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-18
26/002373/HHFUL - 15, Birkdale Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 6RW
Proposed rear extention, erection of outbuilding and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-18
26/002381/CTR - St John The Baptist Church Church Street Werrington Peterborough PE4 6QE
Silver Birch (Sgl/16640) - Remove to ground level for the purpose of health and
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-15
26/002382/CTR - St John The Baptist Church Church Street Werrington Peterborough PE4 6QE
Holly Trees (Sgl/016676, Sgl/016712, Sgl/016720, Sgl/016748) - Crown lifting to
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-15
- St John The Baptist Church Church Street Werrington Peterborough PE4 6QE
Holly Trees (Sgl/016676, Sgl/016712, Sgl/016720, Sgl/016748) - Crown lifting to 2.5m over footpath. Cedar Tree (Sgl/016704) - Crown shaping - Prune to give clearance to church
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-15
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- St John The Baptist Church Church Street Werrington Peterborough PE4 6QE
Silver Birch (Sgl/16640) - Remove to ground level for the purpose of health and safety, as the tree is in irreversible decline
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-15
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- 15, Birkdale Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 6RW
Proposed rear extention, erection of outbuilding and internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-11
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- 114 Carron Drive Werrington Peterborough PE4 6NY
2no. Storey side, single storey front & rear extensions with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-11
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- 25, Church Street, Peterborough, PE4 6QB
Replacement front door and frame
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-05-07
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- 54 Ainsdale Drive Werrington Peterborough PE4 6RL
Side and rear first-floor extension to existing detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 42 Canonsfield Werrington Peterborough PE4 5AQ
Single storey rear extension under permitted devlopment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-01-24
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- 47 Coventry Close Werrington Peterborough PE4 6NN
Garage conversion into habitable accommodation (bedroom with ensuite)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-25
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- 17 Salisbury Road Werrington Peterborough PE4 6NW
Demolition of existing conservatory and utility and erection of side and rear extension, and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 1440 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6LU
Discharge of conditions C3 (external materials), C4 (cycle shelter), C5 (construction traffic management plan), C6 (construction ecological management plan), C7 (soft landscaping), C8 (biodiversity en
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-13
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- 1377 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6LT
TPO 3/1986 [86/00003/TPO] T.2 Sycamore - Raise crown to 4.2m over Sharma Leas to allow tall vehicle access and crown raise over roof of house by removal of lowest 3 (thin) branches over roof back to b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 1440 Lincoln Road Peterborough PE4 6LU
Non material amendment (Phasing (CIL) Plan) to planning permission 25/00689/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-11-06
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- 75 Church Street Werrington Peterborough PE4 6QE
T.1 Yew - Reduce longer limbs by maximum of 2m and T.2 Maple - Reduce by maximum of 18inches
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-15
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A brief summary of Werrington in Cambridgeshire

The Werrington area recorded 99 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Werrington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Werrington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Werrington includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Werrington

In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Werrington. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Werrington.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Werrington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Werrington were full planning applications (48), tree works (19), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 80 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.

19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (58% 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: 57 applications
Refused: 8 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 27 applications

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