Church End (MK17), Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church End (MK17), Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Church End (MK17) are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Totternhoe
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Area Information
- Admin district: Milton Keynes
- Parliamentary constituency: Milton Keynes Central
- LSOA: Milton Keynes 024A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church End (MK17).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church End (MK17).
- 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 Church End (MK17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Church End (MK17).
- - Witts End Farm, Witts End, Eversholt, MK17 9DY
Redevelopment of site and the erection of 5 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2021-04-29
View full details - - Witts End Farm, Witts End, Eversholt, MK17 9DY
Redevelopment of site and erection of 5 dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2020-11-18
View full details - - Witts End Farm, Witts End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, MK17 9DY
Prior Notification of change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house: Conversion of some of the existing agricultural buildings on the site to five residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2020-06-05
View full details - - 20 Witts End, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, MK17 9DY
Erection of shed to be used for lambing and equipment storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-02-11
View full details - - 3 Witts End, Eversholt, MK17 9DY
Full: Part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2006-10-31
View full details - - Red Lion, Witts End, Eversholt, MK17 9DY
Full: Erection of two barns, one detached and one attached to dwelling and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2002-06-28
View full details - - 20 Witts End, Eversholt, MK17 9DY
FULL: TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2000-02-08
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A brief summary of Church End (MK17) in Bedfordshire
Church End (MK17) is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England. It sits within the Totternhoe district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Church End (MK17) a particularly low-crime area.
Church End (MK17) 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 Church End (MK17) includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Church End (MK17) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Church End (MK17)
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Church End (MK17). Of these, 29% 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 Church End (MK17).
At 59 days on average, decisions near Church End (MK17) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Church End (MK17) were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (13), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 6 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 11 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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