How long do planning decisions take near Fenton?

The average planning decision time near Fenton is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fenton?

The most common type of planning application near Fenton is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fenton?

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Fenton, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fenton, Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fenton are administered by Huntingdonshire District Council. View the full Huntingdonshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fenton

Pidley is a quaint village in Cambridgeshire, located around 7 miles northeast of Huntingdon. It, along with the adjacent village of Fenton, comprises the civil parish of Pidley cum Fenton. Situated in the Huntingdonshire district, this area is rich in history and offers potential opportunities for planning applications within its rural setting.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £346,669 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Huntingdonshire
Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
LSOA: Huntingdonshire 010I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fenton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenton.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Fenton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Fenton.

- 6 New Road Warboys Huntingdon PE28 2SS
Proposed erection of 2 storey side extension following demolition of existing garage and application of insulating render to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-05-04
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- Land At Fenton Fields Farm Bencroft Lane Warboys
Approval of reserved matters. Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale of Outline Planning Permission 22/01926/OUT for 10 dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Huntingdonshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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A brief summary of Fenton in Cambridgeshire

Property prices in Fenton show an average sale price of £346,669, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Fenton a particularly low-crime area.

Fenton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Warboys. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Fenton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Fenton. The average decision time was 67 days.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Fenton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Fenton were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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