Search Biddenham planning applications
10 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Biddenham · updated daily · Bedford Borough Council
- Shilling Oak 6 Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BBAwaiting decisionHigh Hedge ComplaintReceived 3 Nov 202626/01974/HH
- 28 Elger Close Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AUAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey orangery style flat roof rear extensionReceived 3 Nov 202626/02105/FUL
- 43 Day's Lane Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AEAwaiting decisionSingle storey front and rear extensions with alterations to existing roof, including variation of approved plans condition 1, attached to 26/01345/S73 (original reference 25/02327/FUL) to allow for to allow for amendments to the design.Received 26 Oct 202626/02023/S73
- 17 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZAwaiting decisionT10 Oak, T15 Silver Birch, T18 Silver Birch - Lift crowns to achieve a minimum height clearance of 2.5 m over the footpath and 5.5 m over the road. Prune away from any street furniture to provide 1 meter clearance.Received 20 Oct 202626/02018/TPO
- 16 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4ATAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement 2.5 storey detached, 7 bedroom dwelling with the second floor being within the roof void. Associated external works.Received 13 Oct 202626/01973/FUL
Planning in Biddenham
- Approved
- 80%
- 12 of 15 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Biddenham in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Biddenham
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MK40 130 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bedford Borough Council
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About Biddenham
Biddenham is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, situated approximately 2 miles west of Bedford town centre and close to the A428 road. As part of the broader Bedford urban area, Biddenham presents opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,201 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Biddenham covers an area of approximately 182.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Biddenham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Biddenham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Biddenham has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Biddenham 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Biddenham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Biddenham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).