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GP surgery expansion in Peterborough recommended for approval despite parking concerns
Overview
Plans for a two-storey extension at Werrington Surgery in Peterborough have been recommended for approval by planning officers, despite opposition from the local highway authority and residents regarding parking shortages and increased traffic congestion. The expansion aims to accommodate growing patient demand following the closure of Werrington Health Centre in August 2025.
Key points
- Werrington Health Care has applied for a two-storey extension at its Church Street site, adding four new consultation rooms and an emergency generator.
- The development is intended to manage patient demand following the closure of Werrington Health Centre in August 2025.
- The local highway authority and 30 local residents objected to the plans, citing worsening parking shortages and traffic congestion.
- On-site parking spaces would decrease from 60 to 54 under the current proposals.
- Staffing levels at the site would increase by seven full-time and 12 part-time employees, bringing total staff to 85.
- Planning officers recommended approval, stating that the healthcare benefits outweigh the loss of parking spaces, with a final decision due by Peterborough City Council's planning committee.