Petersfield planning approval rate
Petersfield ward in Cambridge has a 93.5% approval rate based on 168 planning decisions. Cambridge overall: 90.4%.
Last updated: March 2026
93.5%
ward approval rate
168
Decisions
157
Approved
11
Refused
90.4%
Cambridge average
Petersfield sits slightly above the Cambridge average, with a 3.1 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Petersfield compares
Petersfield ward
93.5%
Cambridge overall
90.4%
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Recent decisions in Petersfield
Replacement and enlargement of rear dormer. · Thu 22 Apr 2021
Fixing 6 photovolatic solar panels to a street facing roof elevation. · Tue 20 Apr 2021
Change of use from staff accommodation to Large HMO (8 persons) (6 person first · Thu 15 Apr 2021
Widen rear access to Bradmore Lane including new gates · Wed 14 Apr 2021
Widened rear access to Bradmore Lane including new gates · Wed 14 Apr 2021
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 5,770 decisions.