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North of Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Fens·In developmentWater

Fens Reservoir

  • StagePre-application (development consent); site surveys continuing to December 2026
  • Next milestoneNext phase of consultation 2027; development consent application 2028
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Fens Reservoir, End of summer project update →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Next phase of consultation 2027; development consent application 20282 November 2026 · previously: Development Consent Order application submission to the Planning Inspectorate
  • Stage: Pre-application (development consent); site surveys continuing to December 20262 November 2026 · previously: Consenting, DCO pre-application (NSIP, ref WA010004)
  • Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: ~£2.2bn

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