Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Fenland

Fenland approved 85.9% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 573 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

85.9%

change of use (residential) approval rate

573

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

492

Approved

Refused

89.0%

Fenland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Fenland average (89.0%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Fenland

Change of Use (Residential) (573 decided)

85.9%

Fenland all applications (5,165 decided)

89.0%

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