Potters Way, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 5AY

Location

The Site is located to the south east of Peterborough, a vibrant and rapidly growing city in Cambridgeshire. Strategically positioned with excellent transport links, it is approximately 1 mile from Peterborough Railway Station, which offers direct rail services to London Kings Cross in under an hour.

The area also provides easy access to the A1(M). Peterborough boasts a wide range of amenities, including the Queensgate Shopping Centre, restaurants, leisure facilities, and well-regarded schools. The city benefits from major regeneration projects and a strong local economy, continuing to attract a diverse and growing population, making it an ideal location for people looking to live, work, and invest in a dynamic and well-connected community.

Local Authority

The Site sits within the jurisdiction of Peterborough City Council. The current Local Plan is the Peterborough Local Plan which was adopted in July 2019. A revised Peterborough Local Plan (2024-2044) is being prepared to replace the 2019 plan, with a consultation on the Preferred Options (Reg 18) that took place in April 2025. The Peterborough Local Plan is due to be submitted for examination in Autumn 2025.

Allocation

The Site was allocated in the Peterborough Local Plan on the 24 July 2019 (Ref: LP37.27) with an estimated capacity of 350 dwellings, and has a continued allocation in the Peterborough Draft Local Plan (Ref: LP47.14) dated 20 March 2025.

The Allocation stipulates that before granting planning permission for residential development, Peterborough City Council requires a development brief or supporting documents addressing key issues: including flood risk mitigation, site remediation, transport and access improvements, biodiversity protection - especially regarding the Nene Washes - visual and landscape considerations, high-quality design with community spaces, and the provision of a public riverside walk and cycle path linking to the existing network.

Proposed Access

Access to the Site is from the north via Hammonds Drive and Potters Way. A Transport and Access Review provided by WSP is available in the Information Pack.

Services

A comprehensive constraints plan has been commissioned to inform and guide the future development of the Site. This plan includes a detailed development framework and assesses key considerations such as flood risk, ground conditions, landscape and visual impact, heritage and historical assets, power infrastructure, and key viewpoints.

Please refer to the Information Pack for further details with regard to services and studies completed on the Site.

Land Ownership

The Site is under the ownership of Milton (Peterborough) Estates Company and Peterborough City Council.

Peterborough City Council occupy a lease over a portion of the Site owned by Milton (Peterborough) Estates Company.

Tenure

The freehold of the Site is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.

Information Pack

The information pack can be obtained from Bidwells. Interested parties will be deemed to have submitted proposals in the full knowledge of all documents within the information pack.

Agreement

The Landowners are seeking offers for the sale of the freehold interest of the whole of the Site. The selected development partner will be expected to achieve a satisfactory planning permission as soon as reasonably achievable. Alternative agreement structures may also be given further consideration.

All proposals are to be in writing by 12 noon, on Thursday 13 November in accordance with the Bidding Guidelines Proforma contained within the Information Pack. The Landowner reserves the right to reject any or all offers received.

Viewings

Please contact us if you would like to register your interest to arrange a viewing.

Parties should take due care for their own personal safety when inspecting the Site.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants and Rights of Way

The agreement entered into with the selected development partner will contain the provision that the Site will be dealt with subject to all wayleaves, easements, covenants and rights of way, whether or not disclosed.

VAT

The Site is elected for VAT, therefore VAT will be chargeable in addition to the purchase price at the prevailing rate.