Westwood, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westwood, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westwood are administered by Peterborough City Council. View the full Peterborough City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westwood
Westwood is a residential area within Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and is part of the Ravensthorpe electoral ward. The area has historical significance as the site of Baker Perkins, a manufacturer of industrial machinery that moved from London in 1903. In 2005, HMP Peterborough, the UK’s first purpose-built prison for both men and women, opened on the former engineering works site, marking a notable development in the locality.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Peterborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Peterborough
- LSOA: Peterborough 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Westwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westwood.
- 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 Westwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Westwood.
- 26/002376/PRIOR - 71, Atherstone Avenue, Peterborough, PE3 9UG
Single storey rear extension Maximum length from original rear wall: 7.25m Max
Status: Undecided | Type: Prior Approval | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-06-01 - 26/002285/HHFUL - 41 Middleton
Bretton
Peterborough
PE3 9XH
Proposed single story front extension to garage and front porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-04-24 - - Peterborough Sports Club, Bretton Gate, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ
Discharge of condition C4 (biodiversity net gain plan) to planning permission 25/01024/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 1, Arbury Close, Peterborough, PE3 9NJ
Single storey part rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 29 Walcot Walk Netherton Peterborough PE3 9QF
Two storey and dormer front extensions and front porch extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 65 Goffsmill Bretton Peterborough PE3 9YW
Discharge of condition C4 (bike storage details) of planning permission reference 25/00360/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 109 Ledbury Road Netherton Peterborough PE3 9RA
TPO 09/1995 [95/00009] T.1 Purple Leaved Plum - Remove large broken branch, reduce and reshape to previous reduction points to manage the future size, weight & sail of the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 6 Bradwell Road Netherton Peterborough PE3 9PR
Rear single storey infill extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 136 Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough PE3 9UJ
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 54 Copeland Bretton Peterborough PE3 6YJ
Single storey front extension and garage conversion, loft conversion and roof extension above garage to add additional bedroom
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 139 Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough PE3 9UN
Garage conversion and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-04-09
View full details - - 15 Tirrington Bretton Peterborough PE3 9XS
Existing rear extension to the existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - Vacant Land Westwood Farm Industrial Estate Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9UP
Discharge of conditions C4 (parking management strategy) and C5 (travel plan) of planning permission reference 23/01734/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 65 Goffsmill Bretton Peterborough PE3 9YW
Property to be used for purposes falling within C3(b) to support adults aged 16-17
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 7 Serlby Gardens Netherton Peterborough PE3 9QD
Proposed single storey front and rear extension, front porch and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 1 Knole Walk Netherton Peterborough PE3 9UL
Proposed single storey front and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Vacant Land Westwood Farm Industrial Estate Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9UP
Discharge of condition C17 (external mechanical plant or machinery) to planning permission 23/01734/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Peterborough City Hospital Bretton Gate Bretton Peterborough PE3 9GZ
Discharge of conditions C2 (asbuilts), C3 (materials), C4 (trees), C5 (noise), C6 (mechanical plant) and C9 (drainage) of planning permission reference 23/00414/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - Vacant Land Westwood Farm Industrial Estate Bretton Gate Peterborough PE3 9UP
Discharge of condition C9 (external lighting) of planning permission 23/01734/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - 95 Atherstone Avenue Netherton Peterborough PE3 9UJ
Two storey side, part first floor rear and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peterborough | Date: 2024-08-05
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A brief summary of Westwood in Cambridgeshire
Westwood is a residential area within Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and is part of the Ravensthorpe electoral ward. The area has historical significance as the site of Baker Perkins, a manufacturer of industrial machinery that moved from London in 1903. In 2005, HMP Peterborough, the UK’s first purpose-built prison for both men and women, opened on the former engineering works site, marking a notable development in the locality.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Westwood a particularly low-crime area.
Westwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Longthorpe, Peterborough. 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 Westwood includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westwood 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 Westwood
In the last 24 months, 68 planning applications were submitted near Westwood. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Westwood.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westwood were full planning applications (34), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (9). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was 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: 46 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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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.