Search Wisbech planning applications
47 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Wisbech · updated daily · Fenland District Council
- 24 High Street Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1DEAwaiting decisionCertificate of Lawful Use Existing: To seek confirmation for the lawful use of part of the ground floor as Class EReceived 10 Nov 2026F/YR26/0846/CERTLU
- The County School Fenland Learning Base Coalwharf Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2FPAwaiting decisionWorks to 1x Oak tree within a Conservation AreaReceived 9 Nov 2026F/YR26/0841/TRCA
- 5 Old Convent Fields Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1HTAwaiting decisionFell 2 x London Plane trees covered by TPO 02/1997Received 9 Nov 2026F/YR26/0842/TRTPO
- Wisbech Fire Station Churchill Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2DNAwaiting decisionInstallation of a power back-up generator and fuel tank, involving relocation of hard standing areaReceived 5 Nov 2026F/YR26/0832/F
- North Cambridgeshire Hospital St Augustines Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 3ABAwaiting decisionThe installation of Solar PV panels on existing building roof (Part 14, Class J)Received 3 Nov 2026F/YR26/0834/PNSOL
Planning in Wisbech
- Approved
- 94%
- 141 of 148 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wisbech in the last 24 months, from Fenland District Council's planning register.
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PE13 188 applications in the last 12 monthsPE14 191 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Fenland District Council
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About Wisbech
Wisbech is a market town and civil parish located in the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire, England, with a population of 31,573 as of 2011. Situated in the far north-east of the county, it borders Norfolk and is just 5 miles south of Lincolnshire. Known as "the Capital of The Fens," Wisbech features the tidal River Nene, which is crossed by two road bridges, making it a significant point for planning applications related to transportation and development in the area. The town has a population of approximately 24,797 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Fenland district.
Wisbech covers an area of approximately 18.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wisbech show an average sale price of £255,379, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wisbech 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 (May 2026). This makes Wisbech 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, Wisbech 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wisbech, 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, 180 planning applications were submitted near Wisbech. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (56), discharge of conditions (28), tree works (19). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).