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Resolved: At the end of the petition period
We are preparing a new Local Plan for Peterborough. Local Plans guide how places change over time. The Peterborough Local Plan will direct growth and regeneration in Peterborough and the surrounding villages to 2044. The new Local Plan will replace the Adopted Peterborough Local Plan (July 2019).
Following the Draft Local Plan consultation in spring 2025, we received significant feedback on proposed site allocations. To ensure the Local Plan meets government housing requirements while responding to comments received, we are now consulting on an alternative site option.
The alternative site identified for consideration is land at West Wittering. This site is considered to have capacity for approximately 3,000 dwellings with the possibility of delivering 1,800 homes in the plan-period.
This focused consultation will help us understand whether this site could be a suitable alternative. No decision has yet been made as to whether this site option will be allocated. Your views will inform which site is most appropriate for inclusion in the final plan.
Please see the following documents in Microsoft Sharepoint for more information:
- Draft Local Plan - Alternative Site Option Consultation Document (January 2026) (opens PDF)
- Policy Map Addendum - Wittering (opens PDF) and Interactive Map (opens Arcgis map system)
- Addendum to Draft Local Plan Sustainability Appraisal (Wittering Policy) (opens PDF)
- Addendum to SHELAA Stage 2 Report (Site Evidence Report) (opens PDF)
- Statement of Representation Procedure (opens PDF)
Have your say
This focused consultation will run from 23 January 2026 to 5 March 2026.
If you prefer to email your representation, please send it to planningpolicy@peterborough.gov.uk.
You can also submit comments via a paper form (opens PDF) and return it by email or post to the address on the form.
Please note: All comments will be published and will not be kept confidential.
All responses must be received by the closing date to be considered.
Please see the Local Plan Review page for more information.