How long do planning decisions take near Caulcott?

The average planning decision time near Caulcott is 52 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 Caulcott?

The planning approval rate near Caulcott is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Caulcott?

The most common type of planning application near Caulcott is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Caulcott?

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Caulcott, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Caulcott, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Caulcott 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: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Caulcott.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caulcott.

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 Caulcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Caulcott.

- Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Variation of Condition number 11 of planning permission CB/18/01973/RM (Reserved Matters related to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT. The reserved matters relates to a residential development consi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Site to the rear of 110a and 110b Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 against planning permission ref. CB/24/00428/FULL (Erection of a detached bungalow.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 111 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-30
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- 1 Chapman Paddock (formerly Shelton Farm), Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/01973/RM (Reserved Matters related to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT. The reserved matters relates to a residential development consisting of 2
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
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- Rear of Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Modification of Section 106 Agreement attached to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT- Amend S106 to read One Eighth of the Affordable Housing Contribution shall be paid upon the Commencement of Devel
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-08
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- 72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Single storey front and rear extensions and new front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Caulcott in Bedfordshire

Caulcott is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

Property prices in Caulcott show an average sale price of £357,130, 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 Caulcott a particularly low-crime area.

Caulcott 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.

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Planning Activity in Caulcott

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Caulcott. Of these, 80% 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 Caulcott.

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 Caulcott were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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