Fenland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 292. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Fenland decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

87%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #165 of 292

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #105 of 292

74%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #87 of 292

46%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #190 of 292

77%

Minor dwellings approved

191 decided (1-9 homes)

74%

Major dwellings approved

27 decided (10+ homes)

94%

Change of use approved

33 decided

599

Total decisions

78 refused in 2025