Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
England · Local authority
Fenland District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Fenland District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates8,104Searchable applications
256Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 7,041 approved or refused records
772Refused applications
6,269 approved · 772 refused · 276 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 31 Mar 2014 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas13 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas3 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
Interactive planning map loads with JavaScript. Dataset sources are linked below.
Download Article 4 coverage for all authorities (CSV)
Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- ApprovedF/YR24/0738/NONMAT
Non-material amendment: Design changes including changes to door and window arrangements, and change the external cladding to a render finish, relating to planning permission F/YR19/1037/VOC (Variation of condition 9 relating to planning permission F/YR17/0755/F (Change of use of 3no agricultural barns to form 1 x 2-storey 4-bed dwelling including erection of a 2-storey extension and 1 x 3-bed 2-storey dwelling and the temporary siting of a caravan during conversion))
Barns North East Of 1 Cross Lane Wisbech Cambridgeshire
Received 7 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0701/F
Erect a first-floor rear extension and balcony (with a patio area beneath) to existing dwelling
90A Station Road Manea March Cambridgeshire PE15 0HG
Received 7 Aug 2024 - Application withdrawnF/YR24/0770/O
Erect up to 6 x dwellings involving the demolition of existing building (outline application with matters committed in respect of access)
Land South Of 22 South Park Street Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 7 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3113/COND
Details reserved by conditions 13 (fire hydrants), 22 (lighting) and 25 (roads and drainage) of planning permission F/YR23/0155/F (Erect 31 x dwellings (6 x 2-storey 2-bed, 6 x 2-storey 3-bed, 5 x 2-storey 4-bed, 4 x 2-storey 5-bed, 8 x 3-storey 3-bed, 2 x 3-storey 4-bed))
Land South Of Caravan Site Fenland Way Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 8 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0709/LB
External works to a listed building involving the replacement of front door
39 - 40 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JX
Received 8 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0692/F
Formation of reinforced side gable wall and removal of chimney to existing dwelling
The Laurels Poulters Drove Christchurch Wisbech PE14 9LW
Received 8 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0699/F
Erect a single-storey extension to rear of existing dwelling involving demolition of existing conservatory
6 Roman Way March Cambridgeshire PE15 8TY
Received 8 Aug 2024 - RefusedF/YR24/0827/O
Erect up to 200 dwellings (including affordable housing and self-build/custom dwellings), 2.3ha of safeguarded land for primary education, public open space, landscaping, children's play area, sustainable drainage infrastructure, the formation of 2 x vehicular accesses and all other associated infrastructure (outline application with matters committed in respect of access)
Land East Of 61 March Road Coates Cambridgeshire
Received 9 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/0815/RM
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (for Plot 9 only) (1 x dwelling, 2-storey, 4-bed) pursuant to outline permission F/YR22/0786/O to Erect up to 9 x dwellings, involving the demolition of existing dwelling and agricultural buildings (outline application with matters committed in relation to access)
43 The Fold Coates Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2BP
Received 12 Aug 2024 - Permission not requiredF/YR24/0703/CERTP
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed): Erect a single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling
29 Church Street Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1DB
Received 12 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0655/DE2
Method statement for demolition of existing 2 no. Mobile classrooms
Wisbech Grammar School 46 - 48 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1JX
Received 9 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3115/COND
Details reserved by Condition 02 (materials) of planning permission F/YR21/0077/F (Erect a single storey 1 bed dwelling involving the demolition of existing coach house within a Conservation Area)
Land West Of 12 Station Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Aug 2024 - UnknownF/YR24/0667/ENQDIS
Application to seek confirmation of compliance with Condition 1 relating to planning permission F/YR21/0267/F (Change of use of agricultural building to 5 x 2-storey dwellings with detached shed and bin stores comprising of 2 x 3-bed and 3 x 2-bed and formation of a new access road)
Farm Building Bank Farm Whittlesey Road Benwick Cambridgeshire
Received 7 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3114/COND
Details reserved by Condition 02 (materials) of planning permission F/YR23/0236/F (Conversion of existing dwelling to create 2 x dwellings (2-storey, 3-bed) and associated works including erection of part 2-storey, part single-storey rear extension and demolition of existing extension and outbuilding.)
13 New Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6BJ
Received 13 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0754/F
Conversion of existing dwelling to form 2no flats (2-bed) involving the formation of a rear roof extension, raising the height of roof to existing single storey rear extension and alterations of window arrangements
7 Love Lane Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1HP
Received 13 Aug 2024 - Further information not requiredF/YR24/0663/SC
Screening Opinion: 3-storey secondary school with associated alterations to existing PE courts, parking, access, landscaping and drainage
Land South West Of Thomas Clarkson Academy Corporation Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/0712/NONMAT
Non-material amendment: Change to temporary facility to be used during construction relating to planning permission F/YR24/0346/F (Erect a clubhouse and score box involving the demolition of existing clubhouse and score box, additional car parking, the repositioning of 3 x storage containers and the stationing of 1 x additional container, and the siting of temporary facilities during construction)
Wisbech Town Cricket And Hockey Club Harecroft Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1RR
Received 14 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3116/COND
Details reserved by Condition 1 (Elevations and Materials of Temporary Facilities) of F/YR24/0712/NONMAT (Non-material amendment: Change to temporary facility to be used during construction relating to planning permission F/YR24/0346/F (Erect a clubhouse and score box involving the demolition of existing clubhouse and score box, additional car parking, the repositioning of 3 x storage containers and the stationing of 1 x additional container, and the siting of temporary facilities during construction))
Wisbech Town Cricket And Hockey Club Harecroft Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 1RR
Received 14 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/0893/RM
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission F/YR22/1032/O to Erect up to 125 x dwellings with associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping (outline application with matters committed in respect of access)
Land West Of Princess Avenue March Cambridgeshire
Received 14 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/0737/RM
Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission F/YR24/0209/O to erect 3x dwellings (1x 2-storey 3-bed and 2x 2-storey 4-bed) and garages
Land South East Of Tall Trees Station Road Wisbech St Mary Cambridgeshire
Received 14 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3118/COND
Details reserved by Condition 08 (Terrace Roof) and 10 (External Lighting) of planning permission F/YR23/0603/F (Erect an office block extension (3-storey) and 2 x warehouse extensions (including vehicle loading/unloading bay), involving demolition of part of existing building and detached building)
53A Kings Delph Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2PD
Received 16 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0723/VOC
Removal of condition 5 (highway markings) of Planning permission F/YR20/0324/F (Erect 3 x dwellings (2-storey 3-bed) and associated works involving the demolition of existing building)
Land To The North Of 45 King Street Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Received 16 Aug 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0798/F
Erect a 2-storey building for use as teaching facility incorporating 3x workshops, a multi-use studio and associated ancillary facilities; and creation of hard-standing and materials storage structure
College Of West Anglia Ramnoth Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2JE
Received 16 Aug 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3111/COND
Details reserved by condition 2 (access) of planning permission F/YR23/0521/F (Erect rear extensions (part single-storey, part 2-storey) involving partial demolition of existing single-storey element, formation of a porch canopy to front elevation, erect a detached car port and attached car port, and formation of a new access)
300 Churchill Road Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2DN
Received 30 Jul 2024
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
View all applicationsResearching a proposal in Fenland District Council
Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.
How to search planning applicationsGuides to planning records
All planning guides
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning permission drawings: how to read plans
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.
UK researchPublished Updated
Property research · 13 min read
Planning approval rates: how to read council statistics
Understand planning approval rates with an interactive calculator, worked examples and comparison table. Check sample sizes, outcomes and coverage before comparing.
UK researchPublished Updated
What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Fenland District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
Check collection coverageMore planning authorities in England
- Folkestone and Hythe Council
- Forest of Dean District Council
- Fylde Borough Council
- Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- Gedling Borough Council
- Gloucester City Council