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Planning in Chatteris

Approved
93%
130 of 139 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chatteris in the last 24 months, from Fenland District Council's planning register.

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Around Chatteris

Postcode districts

PE16 38 applications in the last 12 monthsPE13 188 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Fenland District Council

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About Chatteris

Chatteris is a market town and civil parish located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England. Nestled in the Fens, it is positioned between Huntingdon, March, and Ely, and falls within the North East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency. This unique geographical setting may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The town has a population of approximately 11,029 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.

Property prices in Chatteris show an average sale price of £233,766, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chatteris area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chatteris a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chatteris planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.chatteristowncouncil.info/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chatteris, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 156 planning applications were submitted near Chatteris. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (44), full planning applications (29), tree works (23). 25 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chatteris?
In the last 24 months, 156 planning applications were submitted near Chatteris. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chatteris?
The average planning decision time near Chatteris is 81 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Chatteris?
The planning approval rate near Chatteris is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chatteris?
The most common type of planning application near Chatteris is discharge of conditions, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chatteris?
You can search and track planning applications near Chatteris on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.