Birchmoor Green, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchmoor Green, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birchmoor Green are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchmoor Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchmoor Green.
- 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 Birchmoor Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
286 planning applications found near Birchmoor Green.
- - Birchmoor Arms, Newport Road, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9HX
Single storey front and three side extensions. New external escape stairs to first floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 8-9 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Routing of broadband cables below ground level via the cellar window wells
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Discharge of Conditions 3,4,5 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01803/LB (Listed Building: Replacement of a rear wall and windows)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 14 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Erection of 3 bay carport
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - 14 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Erection of 3 bay carport
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - The Black Horse, 1 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
External repair and maintenance works to front elevation and minor internal decorations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - The Black Horse, 1 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: External repair and maintenance works to front elevation and minor internal decorations.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 10 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Replacement of six windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 20 Pemberton Drive, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9FS
Erection single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 1 Leighton Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PJ
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/25/01519/LB (Listed Building: Replacement of 4 windows on the third floor with 6 panel heritage windows)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 14A Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: Change of use of ground floor stairwell and first floor from retail to residential use.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 14A Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Change of use of ground floor stairwell and first floor from retail to residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 16 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Discharge of Conditions 3 to 6 against Listed Building Consent CB/25/00295/LB (Listed Building: Replacement of rear access door with canopy over, defective rooflight and repairs to defective brickwork
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 21 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Variation of condition number 3 of planning permission CB/23/02892/FULL (Removal of polycarbonate canopy, installation of glass canopy over courtyard) Reason for variation: A revised design
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-11
View full details - - 21 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Variation of condition number 2 of planning permission CB/23/02891/LB (Listed Building: Removal of polycarbonate canopy, installation of glass canopy over courtyard) Reason for variation: revision of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 21 Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Listed Building: Replacement of a rear wall and windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - 1 Leighton Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PJ
Listed Building: Replacement of 4 windows on the third floor with 6 panel heritage windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 1 to 3, Market Place, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9PZ
Listed Building: Replace roof tiles from both roofs with matching natural slates. Repairs and refurbishment of chimneys and Velux window. New pointing with lime mortar where required. Replace gutters
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - The Black Horse, 1 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
Listed Building: External repair and maintenance works to front elevation and minor internal decorations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - The Black Horse, 1 Bedford Street, Woburn, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QB
External repair and maintenance works to front elevation and minor internal decorative repairs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-28
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A brief summary of Birchmoor Green in Bedfordshire
Birchmoor Green is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
Property prices in Birchmoor Green show an average sale price of £366,390, 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 Birchmoor Green a particularly low-crime area.
Birchmoor Green 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 Birchmoor Green includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Birchmoor Green 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 Birchmoor Green
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Birchmoor Green. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Birchmoor Green.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Birchmoor Green were full planning applications (16), listed building and heritage (12), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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