Caddington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caddington, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Caddington are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Caddington
Caddington is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 4,297 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Luton 021F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caddington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caddington.
- 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 Caddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Caddington.
- - 75 Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AL
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 6.00m projection beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4.00m & 2.80m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 6 Woodlands, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HP
Erection of a two storey side extension and a part first floor, part two storey, part single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Greenvale Nurseries, Watling Street, Caddington
Change of use of agricultural land for extension to the traveller site. Siting of 20 static caravans, 9 tourer pitches, parking, 2 amenity blocks, play area and an attenuation pond
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13 Fairgreen Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4JG
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of of single storey gym/study/store building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 1 Collings Wells Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BG
Erection of a single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 8 Enslow Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HU
Two storey rear and single storey side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 75 Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4AL
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 8m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4m and 2.8m to the eaves
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 17 Adstone Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4JF
Single storey front and rear extensions, with rear roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Holly Tree Farm, Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HH
Retention of stable block and manege with continued use of land from agriculture to equestrian
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Caddington Village School, Five Oaks, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4JD
Retention of 2 temporary double classroom buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 105 Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4EF
Demolition of existing garage, front side and rear extension, loft extension with rear and side dormers and velux windows.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 10 Enslow Close, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HU
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Caddington Sports Club, Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HH
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission CB/22/01698/FULL (Replacement of sporting safety mesh fencing to north-west of site. Removal of old and erection of a new sporting safety mesh fenc
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Caddington in Bedfordshire
Caddington is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a blend of residential and community spaces, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,297 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Caddington a particularly low-crime area.
Caddington 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 Caddington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dallow Downs and Winsdon Hill SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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 Caddington
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Caddington. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Caddington.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Caddington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Caddington were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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