Thousands of homes planned for Peterborough and surrounding area
About 1,800 homes would be built north of Castor and Ailsworth by 2044 and a further 1,200 after that. The development would also include a country park and a "high quality foot/cycleway" over the A47.About 1,005 dwellings have also been outlined for land between the A15 and Lincoln Road near Market Deeping."We disagree with the premise regarding the suitability for the proposed sites' allocation within our rural ward, north of Castor and Ailsworth in particular," said Neil Boyce and Peter Hillier, who are members of the Peterborough First party.They will consult local residents and the Protect Rural Peterborough organisation and feed those views back to the council.Other areas marked for new housing include the East of England Showground and Norwood.
The draft plan, which covers the city of Peterborough and 25 nearby villages, will be finalised later this year and submitted in January 2026.It was delayed after the government revised the National Planning Policy in December. Peterborough's previous local plan was amended to increase its housing target, resulting in a total need for 1,006 homes per year.
The council also said its plan would help tackle the climate crisis by introducing new requirements for energy efficiency in buildings and renewable energy generation.It hoped by 2044 Peterborough would be "a walkable, liveable city", with a shift in travel behaviour towards more people walking and cycling."By 2044, Peterborough will be meeting the challenges of climate change," it said.
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