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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 dates8,120Searchable applications
256Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 7,057 approved or refused records
774Refused applications
6,283 approved · 774 refused · 276 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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Conservation areas13 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas3 mapped area records2 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- GrantedF/YR24/0974/F
Alterations to existing boundary wall including erection of 2.4m piers and gates
The Priory 154 High Road Gorefield Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4PJ
Received 6 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0962/F
Replacement of conservatory roof including the insertion of 2 x rooflights, to existing dwelling
Apple Crumble Cottage 318 Main Road Parson Drove Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4LF
Received 14 Oct 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3164/COND
Details reserved by conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan), 8 (Drainage Strategy), 9 (Surface Water Run-off), 17 (Noise Mitigation Scheme) and 19 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of Planning Appeal APP/D0515/W/23/3327578 relating to planning application F/YR22/0062/O (Erect up to 110no dwellings (outline application with matters committed in respect of access))
Land South Of 73-81 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3158/COND
Details reserved by condition 15 Parts A - C (archaeology) of Planning permission F/YR22/0062/O (Erect up to 110no dwellings (outline application with matters committed in respect of access))
Land South Of 73-81 Upwell Road March Cambridgeshire
Received 7 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0963/LB
External works to a listed building: Replacement of conservatory roof including the insertion of 2 x rooflights, to existing dwelling
Apple Crumble Cottage 318 Main Road Church End Parson Drove Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4LF
Received 14 Oct 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0972/F
Erect a first-floor side extension, and a 2-storey extension and a flat roof patio canopy to rear of existing dwelling
11A The Shrubbery Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6JE
Received 7 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR25/0257/F
Erect a first-floor side extension and single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling, and erect a 2-storey detached workshop/office building and a triple garage, involving the demolition of existing 3 x outbuildings
North Brink Farm 339 North Brink Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 4TT
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3157/COND
Details reserved by condition 6 (FIFA) of planning permission F/YR23/0751/F (Formation of an artificial grass pitch (AGP), installation of 4 x20m high floodlights, an acoustic barrier (max height 2.8m), pitch barriers (max height 2m), perimeter fencing (max height 6m) and associated works)
Land North Of Playing Field Station Road Wisbech St Mary Cambridgeshire
Received 8 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0973/F
Erect part single-storey part 2-storey extension to side/rear of existing dwelling including formation of annexe (single-storey) involving demolition of existing conservatory to rear and detached garage
67 County Road March Cambridgeshire PE15 8NB
Received 8 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0911/F
Erect a single-storey rear extension to existing dwelling
13 Spire View Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1WH
Received 16 Oct 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0969/VOC
Variation of condition 06 of planning permission F/YR20/0099/F (Erect 2 dwellings (2-storey 4-bed) involving demolition of existing building) relating to timing
Site Of Former DRP Vehicle Services Fallow Corner Drove Manea
Received 11 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR25/0093/F
Erect a single storey garage to side of existing dwelling and replacement of front porch incorporating front extension to existing dwelling
41 Low Cross Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1LZ
Received 11 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0928/F
Insertion of first floor for a mixed use restaurant and/or function room, use of ground floor as kitchen and storage (retrospective) and installation of a fire escape and air conditioning.
8 Platinum Business Park 59 Thorby Avenue March Cambridgeshire PE15 0AS
Received 16 Oct 2024 - UnknownF/YR24/0922/TE1
Installation of electronic communications apparatus to be mounted on a 20m high monopole, including 1 x omni antenna at 21.3m mean height, 1 x GPS antenna at 4.18m high and 1 x 3G omni antenna at 4.18m high, and 1 x equipment cabinet mounted on tower base,
Land At Parson Drove Sewerage Treatment Works Marshalls Bank Parson Drove Cambridgeshire
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3160/COND
Details reserved by Condition 08 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission F/YR23/0349/VOC (Variation of condition 32 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission F/YR10/0804/O (Mixed Use Development comprising residential development up to 1,000 dwellings, employment (B1, B2, & B8), Local Centre (A1, A2, A3, A4 & D1), Primary School, playing fields, landscaping and open space, new highways and associated ancillary development))
Land South East Of Chatteris London Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3161/COND
Details reserved by Condition 34 (Temporary Water Storage) of planning permission F/YR23/0349/VOC (Variation of condition 32 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission F/YR10/0804/O (Mixed Use Development comprising residential development up to 1,000 dwellings, employment (B1, B2, & B8), Local Centre (A1, A2, A3, A4 & D1), Primary School, playing fields, landscaping and open space, new highways and associated ancillary development))
Land South East Of Chatteris London Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR25/0083/F
Change of use of land to builder's yard and the erection of 2 x associated sheds and retention of 3 x containers and static caravan and part change of use of general purpose building to accommodate a fitness studio (part retrospective)
Kestrel Farm London Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire PE16 6SG
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3162/COND
Details reserved by Condition 24 (Tree Survey) of planning permission F/YR23/0349/VOC (Variation of condition 32 (surface water drainage scheme) of planning permission F/YR10/0804/O (Mixed Use Development comprising residential development up to 1,000 dwellings, employment (B1, B2, & B8), Local Centre (A1, A2, A3, A4 & D1), Primary School, playing fields, landscaping and open space, new highways and associated ancillary development))
Land South East Of Chatteris London Road Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3163/COND
Details reserved by Condition 8 (Boundaries) of planning permission F/YR23/0114/RM (Reserved Matters application relating to detailed matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale pursuant to outline permission F/YR19/0152/O to erect 50 x dwellings (18 x 2-bed, 26 x 3-bed and 6 x 4-bed) with associated access and parking, the formation of an attenuation pond, and alterations to ground levels)
Land South Of 8 - 59 Fairbairn Way Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/0919/NONMAT
Non-material amendment: Amendment to condition 02 to allow separate discharges of the 2 identified Stage 2 investigation areas relating to planning permission F/YR22/0332/F (Erect 4 x self/custom build dwellings (3 x 2-storey 5 bed and 1 x 2-storey 4-bed) and the formation of an access)
Land South Of 33 March Road Wimblington Cambridgeshire
Received 22 Oct 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/0992/F
Erect a shed in rear garden of existing dwelling (retrospective)
27 Skylark Close Wisbech Cambridgeshire PE13 2WJ
Received 13 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3167/COND
Details reserved by Condition 03 (External services) of planning permission F/YR22/0769/LB (Internal and external alterations to a listed building to enable change of use from retail and offices to 2 commercial units (use class E) and 33 flats (1-bedroom) with associated alterations and removal of glass roof)
1 - 3 Bridge Street Wisbech Cambridgeshire
Received 13 Nov 2024 - GrantedF/YR24/1003/F
Convert existing detached domestic garage to an annex, ancillary to existing dwelling
2 Hemmerley Drive Whittlesey Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 1NE
Received 13 Nov 2024 - ApprovedF/YR24/3165/COND
Details reserved by Condition 07 (Flood Evacuation Plan) of planning permission F/YR24/0040/F (Change of use of existing garage/store and associated land to a venue for ceremonies....)
The Manor House 102 Eldernell Lane Coates Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 2DD
Received 13 Nov 2024
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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.
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