What percentage of planning applications does Peterborough approve?

Peterborough approves approximately 88% of planning applications, based on 33,584 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Peterborough decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 33,584 planning decisions published by Peterborough.

What is the refusal rate for Peterborough planning applications?

Peterborough refuses approximately 12% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Peterborough?

The average planning application in Peterborough takes 7.5 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 217 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Peterborough compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Peterborough

yesterday

Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of

26/002300/OUT · Eye, Thorney & Newborough

Approved

yesterday

Change of use from a C3 dwelling to a C2 Residential Institution for use as a ch

26/002467/FUL · Eye, Thorney & Newborough

Approved

yesterday

Two storey side and rear extension including addition of dormer to south elevati

26/002587/HHFUL · Ravensthorpe

Refused

yesterday

Magnolia in rear garden, reduce and reshape by 2-3m, every 2/4 yearsuntil such t

26/002635/CTR · Orton Waterville

Approved

4 days ago

Extension to existing detached granny annexe

26/002394/HHFUL · Central

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed two storey rear extension

26/002531/HHFUL · Orton Waterville

Approved

1 week ago

Alterations to the north-facing façade of an existing open-fronted barn includin

26/002370/LBC

Approved

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This page analyses 33,584 planning decisions made by Peterborough from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Peterborough planning approval rates page.

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