How long do planning decisions take near Chalgrave?

The average planning decision time near Chalgrave is 59 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 Chalgrave?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Chalgrave?

The most common type of planning application near Chalgrave is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chalgrave?

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Chalgrave, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chalgrave, Bedfordshire.

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About Chalgrave

Chalgrave is a civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, encompassing the hamlets of Tebworth and Wingfield in the west, while the church and manor are situated in the east. The parish is bordered by Toddington, Chalton, Houghton Regis, and Hockliffe, with historical ties to Hockliffe before 1929. This rural area offers potential for planning applications, particularly in relation to its residential and community developments.

Population: 495 (2021)

District: Central Bedfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £374,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 025E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chalgrave.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chalgrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Chalgrave.

- Chalgrave Manor, Luton Road, Toddington
Discharge of Condition 1 against planning permission ref. CB/22/04302/FULL (Installation of Photovoltaic (Solar) Panels, Installation of Inverter Stations, DNO building, erection of boundary fencing &
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Chalgrave Manor, Luton Road, Toddington
Discharge of Condition 10 against planning permission CB/22/04302/FULL (Installation of Photovoltaic (Solar) Panels, Installation of Inverter Stations, DNO building, erection of boundary fencing & CCT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
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- Chalgrave Manor, Luton Road, Toddington
Discharge of Conditions 5 and 6 against planning permission ref. CB/22/04302/FULL (Installation of Photovoltaic (Solar) Panels, Installation of Inverter Stations, DNO building, erection of boundary fe
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
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- The Byre, Feoffee Farm, Stockwell Farm Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HT
Construction of a Pickleball Court for domestic use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
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- Rollings Ley, Luton Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HT
Proposed rear, side and porch extension and increase in roof height to the previously converted barn.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-28
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- Land West of Luton Road, and South Fancott, Toddington, LU5 6HT
Discharge of Conditions 10 and 13 against planning permission CB/18/04055/FULL (The installation of three gas-fuelled generators with radiator arrays, a DNO Building, HV Building,Transformers, Gas Kio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Chalgrave in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Chalgrave show an average sale price of £374,370, 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 Chalgrave a particularly low-crime area.

Chalgrave 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 Chalgrave includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fancott Woods and Meadows SSSI, Dropshort Marsh SSSI; 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 Chalgrave

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Chalgrave. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Chalgrave.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Chalgrave slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Chalgrave were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3).

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