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Search the Public Notice PortalNew planning guidance has been approved as part of a long-term vision for developments in Fenland.
Fenland District Council’s Cabinet signed off the Interim Planning Guidance last month to support the emerging Fenland 50 Local Plan, which will shape the district’s growth through to 2050.
The guidance sets out expectations in areas including developer contributions to infrastructure, protection of agricultural land, and the management of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
Councillor Dee Laws, portfolio holder for planning, said: "Fenland 50 will shape the long-term future of our district, but it’s essential that the decisions we make today are equally strong and well-founded.
"This guidance strengthens how we secure vital infrastructure investment, safeguards our most productive agricultural land, and sets clearer expectations for HMOs so they are well designed, appropriately located and contribute positively to their communities.
"At the same time, we want residents, businesses and local organisations to help shape Fenland 50, ensuring the new Local Plan reflects the priorities and aspirations of our district."
The interim guidance will operate alongside the current Local Plan to ensure planning decisions remain robust and transparent during the transition.
A public consultation is under way to help inform the early stages of the Fenland 50 plan, which will influence decisions on housing, employment, and infrastructure across the area.
Residents, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to take part in the scoping consultation, which closes on Monday, March 23.
Landowners and other stakeholders can also participate in a 'call for sites' consultation running from March 5 to April 30, 2026, which invites suggestions for land that could be developed or designated as green space.
Submissions can be made at fenland.gov.uk/Fenland-50-Call-For-Sites-2026.
More details about the project are available at fenland.gov.uk/fenland50.
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