Ampthill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ampthill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
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: £369,947 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008E
Crime Statistics
45 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 24
- anti-social-behaviour: 9
- vehicle-crime: 3
- drugs: 2
- other-theft: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
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
38 planning applications found near Ampthill.
- - 21 Primrose Crescent, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2FD
Part garage conversion with insertion of glazed french doors to north west elevation
Status: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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
View full details - - 56 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TS
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 12 Aragon Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TL
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 15 Dukes Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TB
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3m & 2.85m to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 8A Neotsbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SU
Single storey side extension with roof lantern
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 67 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 40 Oliver Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SD
Prior notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension 4.3m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3m & 2.4m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 20 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/02049/FULL Demolition of detached garage and rear conservatory. Erection of single storey side and rear extensions with rooflights and alterations t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 50 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Discharge of Condition 11 against planning permission ref. CB/23/01895/FULL (Erection of a two bedroom dwelling)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 16 Arthur Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QQ
Erection of a rear detached annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 28 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Dormer loft conversion and hip-to-gable extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 59 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2TT
Erection of first floor extension above existing ground floor, with alterations, and roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 85 Dunstable Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2NQ
Discharge of Condition 3 against Planning Permission (CB/24/02012/LB) (Listed Building: Ground floor office to bathroom conversion)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
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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 £369,947, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ampthill area recorded 45 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Ampthill. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ampthill.
At 60 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 (27), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 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.