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8, Empson Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UP

Awaiting decision Peterborough 26/002938/FUL Planning Application (Full)

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Change of use from Class B2 (General Industrial) to Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and siting of 39 storage containers within the external areas of the site

As published by the council, reference 26/002938/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/002938/FUL
Type
Planning Application (Full)
Status
Allocated
Received
21 Sep 2026
Validated
23 Sep 2026
Ward
East
Postcode
PE1 5UP

Site history

Applications at this address on the Peterborough register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • 26/002523/CLP Refused

    8, Empson Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UP

    The proposed use of land and building is for storage only. It is intended to add 6x2.5m containers on the area surrounding the building (on two sides only) as well as utilising the space within the building

    Decided 17 Aug 2026 Lawful development

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Sep 2026

    Received by Peterborough

  2. 23 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Peterborough took a median of 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Peterborough for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Peterborough decided full applications in a median of 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 8, Empson Road, Peterborough, PE1 5UP

    26/002523/CLP Submitted 25 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    The proposed use of land and building is for storage only. It is intended to add 6x2.5m containers on the area surrounding the building (on two sides only) as well as utilising the space within the building

    Refused Lawful development 8 docs

  • Land At Rutland Business Park Newark Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5WA

    09/01129/NDMTEL Submitted 2 Oct 2009 50 yards away

    Replacement of 6 antennas with 6 new antennas on the existing tower, and installation of 1 equipment cabinet

    Granted Telecoms 7 docs

  • Princebuild Ltd Empson Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5UP

    26/002275/TRE Submitted 24 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    G1) Various species of Trees within Woodland area - Prune lower branches back to boundary line up to 5.2m from ground level. Remaining canopy reduced back by up to 1m for anything overhanging in the boundary. Provide at least 2m clearance for any structure on Prince Build land (89/00008/TPO)

    Granted Trees 20 docs

  • Princebuild Ltd Empson Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5UP

    07/01100/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2007 50 yards away

    Creation of four windows in the east elevation and three windows and a door in the west elevation

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 2 docs

  • Communication Station Site 54078 Rutland Business Park Newark Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5EX

    14/01733/PDNOT Submitted 22 Sep 2014 50 yards away

    The replacement of existing 6no. TEF antennae with 3No. new antennae for both TEF and VF and the replacement of 2No. cabinets at ground level. There will be no change to the overall height of the existing site and the proposal is merely an upgrade of equipment to facilitate improved coverage for joint operator use

    Decided Prior approval 1 doc

  • Princebuild Ltd Empson Road Fengate Peterborough PE1 5UP

    14/01778/ADV Submitted 2 Oct 2014 100 yards away

    One V shaped totem illuminated sign

    Granted Advertising 8 docs

In Peterborough

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    Land East of Staplee Way, Parnwell, Peterborough, PE1 4YT

    Erection of 4no. B2/B8 Buildings with Associated Works

    5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/002968/FUL Status unknown

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    Proposed Change of Use from Class E to Sui Generis Adult Gaming Centre (AGC), sh

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/002999/FUL Status unknown

    Limes Farm, Main Street, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3DN

    Demolition of predominantly modern farm buildings to enable partial site redevel

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • 26/002739/FUL Refused

    88 Sycamore Avenue Dogsthorpe Peterborough PE1 4JU

    Change of use from C3 to C2 (children's Home)

    Received 10 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/002960/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent to 75, High Street, Maxey, Peterborough, PE6 9EE

    Erection of a one and a half storey detached dwelling with integral garage

    29 Sep 2026 Full applications