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Planning in East Fen Common

Approved
89%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Fen Common in the last 24 months, from East Cambridgeshire District Council's planning register.

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About East Fen Common

East Fen Common is a settlement located in Cambridgeshire, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the East Fen Common 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 East Fen Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around East Fen Common has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Fen Common 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Fen Common, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near East Fen Common. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), tree works (3). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Fen Common?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near East Fen Common. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Fen Common?
The average planning decision time near East Fen Common is 47 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 East Fen Common?
The planning approval rate near East Fen Common is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Fen Common?
The most common type of planning application near East Fen Common is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Fen Common?
You can search and track planning applications near East Fen Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.