Church End (LU6 1), Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church End (LU6 1), Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Church End (LU6 1) 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: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 032C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church End (LU6 1).
- 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 (LU6 1) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
69 planning applications found near Church End (LU6 1).
- - 2 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 20 Furlong Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QR
Two storey rear and side extensions. Single storey side extension and alteration to fenestrations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 20 Furlong Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QR
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 6.00m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.00m & 3.00m to the eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 18 Furlong Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QR
Erection of first floor side extension over existing garage, with balastrade and privacy screen, single storey front porch extension, plus solar panels to rear elevation. Rear detached single-storey g
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 11 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of single storey side and rear extensions following the removal of single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 19 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QT
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 22 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: reinstate two chimney stacks to roof to install multi-fuel stoves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-05-26
View full details - - 10 Furlong Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QR
Single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2021-07-23
View full details - - 23 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2021-07-01
View full details - - 23 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension with velux roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2021-05-11
View full details - - 20 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2021-02-12
View full details - - 20 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QT
Proposed replacement of Conservatory roof to light weight tiled roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2020-06-08
View full details - - 16 Furlong Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QR
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-10-30
View full details - - 28 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Construct single storey link way, glazed walls, rolled lead roof. Convert existing garage to bedroom accommodation and small study/den/bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-06-20
View full details - - 28 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Listed Building Consent - Construct single storey link way, glazed walls, rolled lead roof. Convert existing garage to bedroom accommodation and small study/den/bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-06-20
View full details - - 8 Brightwell Avenue, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QT
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-05-03
View full details - - 20 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Proposed single storey rear extension following demolition of existing rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2019-03-11
View full details - - 28 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Listed Building: Install bathroom & replace staircase. Renovate windows, rewire & repair heating
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2018-09-25
View full details - - 28 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Listed Building Consent: Repairs to roof, chimney and windows. Repair and replace electrical system.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2018-04-09
View full details - - 29 Wellhead Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QS
Change flat roofed area to Dining room to pitched roof and incorporate full glazed end including frameless bi-fold doors to Dining room
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2018-03-01
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A brief summary of Church End (LU6 1) in Bedfordshire
Church End (LU6 1) 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 (LU6 1) a particularly low-crime area.
Church End (LU6 1) 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 (LU6 1) includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Totternhoe Chalk Quarry SSSI, Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Church End (LU6 1) 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 (LU6 1)
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Church End (LU6 1). Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 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 (LU6 1).
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Church End (LU6 1) were full planning applications (10), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.