Have your say on Fenland's future as new Local Plan gets under way

The survey forms an early initial step in the development of a new Local Plan.

The plan, known as Fenland 50, will guide how Fenland grows and changes up to 2050, influencing where new homes and jobs go, how towns and villages develop, how flood risk is managed, and the quality of new development.

The survey asks what people value about Fenland, what they think needs to improve, what kind of places they want their towns and villages to become, and what should guide decisions about future development. It also asks how people would like to be involved as the plan is prepared. 

The survey, or scoping consultation, will run until 9am on Monday, 16 March.

Councillor Dee Laws, Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: Fenland has a strong identity and a way of life that people care deeply about. Fenland 50 is about planning ahead while protecting what makes Fenland special. By listening early, we can make sure this new Local Plan reflects local priorities and guides change in a way that works for Fenland — now and for future generations. I encourage people across Fenland to take a few minutes to share their views, so the new Local Plan best reflects what matters to our towns, villages and countryside." 

• Full details of Fenland 50, including the Local Plan timetable are available at: Fenland 50
• The Fenland 50 scoping consultation survey can be found at: Fenland 50 Scoping Consultation

Paper copies of the documents and consultation are available on request by phoning the Council on 01354 654321 or emailing planningpolicy@fenland.gov.uk 

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January 2026