Bidwell, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bidwell, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bidwell are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bidwell
Bidwell is a quaint hamlet situated within the Parish of Houghton Regis in Central Bedfordshire, England. Its location makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility within the region.
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 027A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bidwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bidwell.
- 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 Bidwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
154 planning applications found near Bidwell.
- - 98 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JB
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.7m & 2.9m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-14
View full details - - 4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJ
Outbuilding conversion to annexe with two rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Fields View, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JR
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - East Ocean Fish & Chip Bar, 4 Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJ
Erection of a single storey side extension. Demolition of garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Midway Cottage, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP
Erection of a detached garage and hardstanding (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land north of, Highfield House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, LU5 5EU
Erection of four dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 19 Long Mead, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JS
Erection of an outbuilding, retrospective
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Beds. LU5 6JP
Non material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road an
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road an
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 9 Watervale, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6FY
Two storey side/rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Bungalow, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JS
Discharge of Condition 13 against planning permission ref. CB/25/02936/VOC (Variation of condition numbers 3, 16 and 17 of planning permission CB/23/03775/FULL (Erection of 6 residential dwellings wit
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Midway Cottage, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP
Erection of two semi detached dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 12 Hillside, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HR
Demolition of outbuilding and erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis Dunstable LU5 5DJ
Hip to gable on roof and widening of rear dormer with roof lights on front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJ
Prior Approval of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 5.00m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 2.95m & 2.95m to the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 4 Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, LU5 5DJ
Proposed two storey side extension and associated internal alterations
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 32 Churchfield Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5HL
Part single storey and part two storey rear extensions
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 55 Leaf Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JG
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a rear single storey extension, and a new window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-12
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A brief summary of Bidwell in Bedfordshire
Bidwell is a quaint hamlet situated within the Parish of Houghton Regis in Central Bedfordshire, England. Its location makes it a noteworthy area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility within the region. It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Bidwell show an average sale price of £366,500, 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 Bidwell a particularly low-crime area.
Bidwell 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 Bidwell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houghton Regis Marl Lakes SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Bidwell 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 Bidwell
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Bidwell. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Bidwell.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bidwell were full planning applications (48), outline applications (21), discharge of conditions (17). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 81 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 16 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 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.