How long do planning decisions take near Chellington?

The average planning decision time near Chellington is 12 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 Chellington?

The planning approval rate near Chellington is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chellington?

The most common type of planning application near Chellington is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chellington?

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Chellington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chellington, Bedfordshire.

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About Chellington

Chellington is a village located within the civil parish of Carlton and Chellington in Bedfordshire, England. Positioned about 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bedford town centre, it offers a tranquil setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.

District: Carlton and Chellington

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chellington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Chellington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Chellington.

- Glenmore 2 High Street Carlton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JX
T1 - Honeylocust - Crown reduce 2.5-3 metres all around.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Chellington in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Chellington 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 Chellington a particularly low-crime area.

Chellington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Harrold, Carlton and Chellington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Chellington 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 Chellington

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Chellington. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 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 Chellington.

The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Chellington were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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