Biddenham, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biddenham, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Biddenham are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 3,201 (2021) · Area: 182.9 km²
District: Bedford
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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: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biddenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biddenham.
- 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 Biddenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Biddenham.
- - 18 Darlow Drive Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AY
Alterations to existing garage including new tiled pitched roof & cladding to external walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 44 Day's Lane Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AE
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Rosemead 57 Day's Lane Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AE
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a self / custom build new two storey dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
T1 Oak - Remove deadwood and crown raise over the drive and Bromham Road to 6 metres to ensure no damage to vehicles, Reduce lower canopy over road by 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Rosemead 57 Day's Lane Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AE
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a self / custom build new two storey dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Ardleen 32 Day's Lane Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AE
One and two storey front, side and rear extensions and garden outbuilding (development already commenced), including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 22/02191/FUL to allow for a red
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - The Woodlands 7 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Two storey front, side and rear extensions, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 18/02289/FUL, to allow for simplification of construction.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-15
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A brief summary of Biddenham in Bedfordshire
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.
Property prices in Biddenham 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 Biddenham a particularly low-crime area.
Biddenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Biddenham. 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 Biddenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Biddenham Pit 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Biddenham
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Biddenham. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Biddenham.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Biddenham were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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