Astwick, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Astwick, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Astwick
Astwick is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, approximately 12.5 miles (20 km) southeast of Bedford. Its population is incorporated within the nearby Stotfold civil parish, making it a unique area of interest for those researching planning applications in this part of Bedfordshire.
Population: 33 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £493,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 014D
Crime Statistics
18 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 5
- other-theft: 3
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Astwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Astwick.
- 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 Astwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Astwick.
- - 66 Astwick Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BQ
Construction of a 20m long by 4m high timber acoustic boundary fence
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-04
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A brief summary of Astwick in Bedfordshire
Astwick is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, approximately 12.5 miles (20 km) southeast of Bedford. Its population is incorporated within the nearby Stotfold civil parish, making it a unique area of interest for those researching planning applications in this part of Bedfordshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 33 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Astwick show an average sale price of £493,290, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 18 crimes reported in the Astwick area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Astwick 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Astwick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Astwick
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Astwick. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 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 Astwick.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Astwick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Astwick were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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