Ampthill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ampthill are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ampthill
Ampthill is a civil parish and town located in Central Bedfordshire, England, nestled between Bedford and Luton. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 8,825, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 8,911 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.ampthilltowncouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ampthill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ampthill.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ampthill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
540 planning applications found near Ampthill.
- - 8 Briar Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2LH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of the front garage, removing garage door and insertion of a window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 50 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Discharge of Condition 5 against planning permission ref. CB/23/01895/FULL (Erection of a two bedroom dwelling).
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 108 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TS
Single storey front extension, two storey, part single storey rear extension with rear juliette balcony and rooflights. Addition of side window to first floor side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 53 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RH
Erection of a single storey front extension with a roof light and a canopy porch. Changes to the front, first floor windows with render and widening of the dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 10 Abbey Lane, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2FX
Garage conversion to habitable accommodation and relocation of fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 19 Saunders Piece, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QB
Single storey front porch with gable roof and rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 8 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Extension to the roof space with a rear dormer and front roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 4 Alameda Walk, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JX
Garage conversion and extension with new pitched roof and lantern
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 30 Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RP
Erection of single storey front extension and bay window, part single part two storey side and rear extensions with roof lights. Alterations to windows and doors and installation of render and claddin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 24 The Cedars, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JZ
Changing existing window to form a single new doorway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 24 The Cedars, Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2JZ
Listed Building: Changing existing window to form single new doorway
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 20 Dukes Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TB
Retention of two external air source heat pumps mounted to the side elevation wall (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 21 Primrose Crescent, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2FD
Part garage conversion with insertion of glazed french doors to north west elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 53 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RH
Erection of single storey front extension with roof light, new porch and front fenestration alterations. Widened crossover
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 20 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TP
Erection of detached garden structure (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 75 Oliver Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SA
Erection of a two storey side, and part single part two storey rear extension, demolition of a car port, and shed, addition of a roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 26 Flitwick Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RP
Erection of a two storey rear extension with balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 27 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Garage conversion with single storey rear extensions and rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 35 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RH
Erection of a two storey and single storey rear extension with replacement of existing flat roofs with pitched roofs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 28 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and hip to gable conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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A brief summary of Ampthill in Bedfordshire
Ampthill is a civil parish and town located in Central Bedfordshire, England, nestled between Bedford and Luton. As of the 2021 census, it boasts a population of 8,825, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 8,911 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Ampthill show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ampthill a particularly low-crime area.
Ampthill has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ampthill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cooper's Hill SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ampthill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ampthilltowncouncil.org.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ampthill
In the last 24 months, 179 planning applications were submitted near Ampthill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ampthill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Ampthill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ampthill were full planning applications (94), discharge of conditions (37), outline applications (26). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 171 smaller schemes were submitted.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 112 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.