Motorway fans in Peterborough are celebrating after plan for 650 homes was refused

The two development plans for a total of 1,500 homes on the 164-acre site attracted more than 900 objections.

The application for 850 homes was approved with a number of conditions set over the next six months, including improvements to Oundle Road and the Orton Parkway roundabout.

Independent councilor Kirsty Knight, who initially backed the plans, said while she was “pleased” and hoped they would help with the city’s housing shortage, she now had some “serious concerns”.

“Roads mitigation conditions were imposed for the application of 850 homes assuming 1,500 homes were built and the plans approved,” he said.

“But now I am worried about the congestion the development will have if the conditions are not met.

“They (AEPG) were obliged to comply with them if they built more than 900 homes and only the plan for 850 homes was approved. This was an oversight by the commission that should have thought about it before rejecting the second plan

“From my understanding, I don’t think the speedway has a chance at the venue, but I appreciate the passion and I’m happy to work with them and find another location.”

An AEPG spokesman said: “We are delighted that the officer’s recommendation has been approved for the main application.

“We will continue to work closely with the (council’s) planning team on the next steps to progress the development of the precinct.”

They did not respond to questions from the BBC about the future of the show track and motorway at the site.