Major redevelopment planned for Peterborough city centre BP petrol station

A planning application submitted by Directfirm Ltd to Peterborough City Council has outlined visions for how the ever-busy BP garage on St John’s Street needs to modernise.

The application explains how the site has “operated as a petroleum filling station for many years.” and “benefits from a strong and established customer base.”

The report goes on to say:

“However, the existing facilities no longer meet the expectations or safety standards of a modern service station, and the current forecourt layout presents accessibility and operational challenges.”

At present, the garage site is home to a petrol station, a kiosk building (which has been altered over time), a forecourt and a canopy.

The whole site will be comprehensively upgraded if the proposed plans – drawn up by ADP Architecture and Design Ltd – are approved.

The site will see works consisting of the “Demolition and redevelopment of existing petrol filling station, including new kiosk building, forecourt canopy, lighting pole and below ground fuel tanks.”

Once completed, the new facility will boast:

A new kiosk/sales building offering retail sales, refreshments, and an accessible unisex public toilet;

A fully resurfaced forecourt;

Improved car parking facilities, including the introduction of electric vehicle charging points;

A new forecourt canopy positioned over the fuel dispensing areas;

PV solar panel systems for energy generation.

The plans suggest the petrol station will continue to operate the same one-way traffic system as it does now.

“The existing vehicular entrance and exit points on St. John’s Street are to be retained, as they provide safe and convenient access and egress for all vehicle types.|”

This planning application was validated on Thursday February 5, 2026.