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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 (168 decided)
93.5%
Cambridge overall (5,770 decided)
90.4%
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Recent decisions in Petersfield

Replacement and enlargement of rear dormer. · Thu 22 Apr 2021
Approved
Fixing 6 photovolatic solar panels to a street facing roof elevation. · Tue 20 Apr 2021
Approved
Change of use from staff accommodation to Large HMO (8 persons) (6 person first · Thu 15 Apr 2021
Refused
Widen rear access to Bradmore Lane including new gates · Wed 14 Apr 2021
Approved
Widened rear access to Bradmore Lane including new gates · Wed 14 Apr 2021
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 5,770 decisions.

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