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238 in the last 90 days83 in the last 3022 in the last 1488% approveddecisions typically take 80 days

Source: Fenland District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 415 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land North East Of 25 Cromwell Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire
Details reserved by conditions 2, (landscaping), 3 (bee orchards), 6 (CEMP), 7 (surface water drainage) and 8 (surface water run-off) of Planning permission F/YR26/0193/F (Change of use of land for storage and distribution (Use Class B8) (to form an extension existing business premises), the formation of hardstanding and the erection of 2.4m high palisade fence, 17 x 6.0m high and 2 x 4.0m high lighting columns, and 2 x 10.0m high CCTV columns)
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026F/YR26/3150/COND
9 West End March Cambridgeshire PE15 8DR
Fell 1 x Pine tree within a conservation area
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026F/YR26/0782/TRCA
Land At Salters Way Wisbech Cambridgeshire
Erect 5 x extensions to existing building
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026F/YR26/0781/F
16 High Causeway Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1AE
Change of use of existing ground floor to part retail/office (Class E(a)), part residential, and first-floor non-residential storage to residential to create 2 x flats (part retrospective)
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026F/YR26/0777/F
TPO Land East Of 88 West End March Cambridgeshire
Fell 2 x Oak trees and 2 x Ash trees covered by TPO 01/2011
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026F/YR26/0778/TRTPO

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Fenland District Council received?

Fenland District Council received 1,334 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Fenland District Council take to decide applications?

Fenland District Council takes an average of 80 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Fenland District Council?

Fenland District Council approves 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Fenland District Council?

Submit your representation to Fenland District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Fenland District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Fenland District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Fenland District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 282 appeals were lodged against Fenland District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Fenland District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Fenland District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Fenland District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Fenland District Council oversees a predominantly agricultural area of approximately 500 square kilometres in Cambridgeshire, known for its flat Fens landscape. The council is headquartered at Fenland Hall in March, serving the towns of March, Chatteris, Whittlesey, and Wisbech, the latter being the largest town in the district. This information is essential for anyone researching planning applications within the region.

The council area encompasses 57 towns and villages, including Chatteris, March, Whittlesey and Wisbech. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Fenland District Council received 1,334 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (347), discharge of conditions (250), tree works (113). 84 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

282 planning appeals were lodged against Fenland District Council decisions, of which 73 were allowed and 183 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Fenland District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Fenland District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.