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Planning in Westwood

Approved
88%
51 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westwood in the last 24 months, from Peterborough City Council's planning register.

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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.

The area around Westwood has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Westwood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Westwood. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), tree works (8), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westwood?
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Westwood. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westwood?
The average planning decision time near Westwood is 52 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 Westwood?
The planning approval rate near Westwood is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westwood?
The most common type of planning application near Westwood is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westwood?
You can search and track planning applications near Westwood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.