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Bretton planning approval rate

Bretton ward in Peterborough has a 89.6% approval rate based on 182 planning decisions. Peterborough overall: 86.0%.

Last updated: September 2026

89.6%
ward approval rate
182
Decisions
163
Approved
19
Refused
86.0%
Peterborough average

Bretton sits slightly above the Peterborough average, with a 3.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Bretton compares

Bretton ward (182 decided)
89.6%
Peterborough overall (25,409 decided)
86.0%
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Recent decisions in Bretton

Change of use from amenity space to private garden land (C3) and erection of bou · 2026-07-31
Refused
Single storey rear extension · 2026-07-02
Approved
Ground floor front extension with dormer window in roof over · 2026-06-22
Approved
Proposed single story front extension to garage and front porch · 2026-06-18
Approved

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