Brickhill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brickhill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Brickhill
Brickhill is a civil parish and electoral ward located in the northern part of Bedford, Bedfordshire. This area offers a mix of residential and community facilities, making it a relevant consideration for anyone researching planning applications or development opportunities in Bedford.
Population: 9,724 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brickhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brickhill.
- 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 Brickhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Brickhill.
- - 3 Bourneside Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7EG
Single story rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 15 Rowallan Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AW
Proposed front porch, detached single garage to the side of existing bungalow and extended driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 46 Douglas Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7YH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 16 Lune Walk Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7BG
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 239 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AE
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Change to front porch, addition of rear extension)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 10 Isis Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7BP
Two storey side extension and enlargement of existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 9 Regent Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XG
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-03-21
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A brief summary of Brickhill in Bedfordshire
Brickhill is a civil parish and electoral ward located in the northern part of Bedford, Bedfordshire. This area offers a mix of residential and community facilities, making it a relevant consideration for anyone researching planning applications or development opportunities in Bedford. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Brickhill show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Brickhill a particularly low-crime area.
Brickhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedford. 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 Brickhill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Brickhill
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Brickhill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Brickhill.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brickhill were outline applications (9), full planning applications (8), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.