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F/YR26/0268/SC - Screening Opinion Decided

Proposal

Screening Opinion: Installation of new wastewater treatment infrastructure with modifications to existing wastewater treatment works to provide an upgrade to wastewater processing . Relocation of existing water tank and installation of a new water tank. Retention of buildings currently used for office/welfare accommodation and storage… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Apr 2026
Further Details Not Required
28 Apr 2026

Further Details Not Required on 28 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Fenland
Application type
Screening Opinion
Postcode
PE7 2PG
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
13 Apr 2026
Ward
Whittlesey North West
Parish
Whittlesey Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
4 May 2026
Decision
Further Details Not Required
Decision date
28 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Helen Donnelly

Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
Fenland
Planning Authority Score
5.7/10
Average
#111 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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