Billington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Billington, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Billington are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Billington
Billington is a civil parish located in Bedfordshire, approximately 3 miles south of Leighton Buzzard and near the Buckinghamshire border. The parish comprises two settlements: Little Billington and Great Billington, and had a population of 359 according to the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various opportunities for planning applications given its small community and proximity to larger towns.
Population: 359
District: Billington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,174 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 023D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Billington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Billington.
- 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 Billington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Billington.
- - The Old School House, Leighton Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BL
Removal of existing gates. Erection and repositioning of new sliding gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Park Farm, Leighton Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9BJ
Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: Change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use as an agricultural building to a flexibl
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Site A, The Stables, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH
Discharge of Conditions 8, 10 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02579/FULL (Continued use of land as a Gypsy & Traveller site with the stationing of 16 static caravans & 1 tourer caravan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH
Erection of a building with solar panels to accommodate additional farm-based childcare nursery space for up to 52 children, including associated infrastructure, landscaping and enclosed outdoor play
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Billington in Bedfordshire
Billington is a civil parish located in Bedfordshire, approximately 3 miles south of Leighton Buzzard and near the Buckinghamshire border. The parish comprises two settlements: Little Billington and Great Billington, and had a population of 359 according to the 2021 census. This quaint area may present various opportunities for planning applications given its small community and proximity to larger towns. The settlement has a population of approximately 359. It sits within the Billington district.
Property prices in Billington show an average sale price of £403,174, 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 Billington a particularly low-crime area.
Billington 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, Billington 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 Billington
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Billington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 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 Billington.
With an average of 108 days, decisions near Billington take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Billington were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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