How long do planning decisions take near Broad Green?

The average planning decision time near Broad Green is 79 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Broad Green?

The planning approval rate near Broad Green is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broad Green?

The most common type of planning application near Broad Green is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broad Green?

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Broad Green, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broad Green, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Broad 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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Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 020E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broad Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broad 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 Broad Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Broad Green in Bedfordshire

Broad Green is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broad Green a particularly low-crime area.

Broad 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 Broad Green includes 2 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 Broad Green

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Broad Green. Of these, 67% 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 Broad 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 Broad Green were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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