Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Fenland

Fenland approved 85.7% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 308 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.7%

change of use (residential) approval rate

308

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

264

Approved

Refused

88.9%

Fenland overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Fenland average (88.9%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Fenland

Change of Use (Residential) (308 decided)

85.7%

Fenland all applications (2,668 decided)

88.9%

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