Fenland 50 - Notice to Commence

Planning authority preparing the plan 

This Local Plan is being prepared by Fenland District Council.

Identifying details for the plan 

Title of the plan: Fenland 50 - Local Plan (2025-2050) 

This plan will set out the long-term planning framework for Fenland up to the year 2050. 

Fenland 50 will not incorporate all or part of a minerals and waste plan. Minerals and waste planning will continue to be addressed through separate arrangements led at a county level. 

Area covered by the plan 

Fenland 50 will cover the entire administrative area of Fenland District Council (ONS code E07000010). 

Date this notice was published 

13 January 2026

Local Plan timetable 

A Local Plan timetable has been prepared in line with national guidance. This sets out the key stages and anticipated timescales for preparing Fenland 50. 

You can view the timetable here: Fenland 50 - Local Plan Timetable

Expected start of plan preparation 

Fenland District Council expects to formally begin preparing Fenland 50 under the new plan-making system in May 2026, marking the start of the 30-month plan preparation process.