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Planning in Clapham

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Clapham in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Clapham

Postcode districts

MK41 134 applications in the last 12 monthsMK43 202 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bedford Borough Council

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About Clapham

Clapham is a village and civil parish located within the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. With a population that grew from 3,643 in 2001 to 4,560 in 2011, Clapham offers a vibrant community for potential developments and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,500 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.

The area around Clapham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clapham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Clapham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Clapham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Clapham?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Clapham. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Clapham?
The average planning decision time near Clapham is 44 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 Clapham?
The planning approval rate near Clapham is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Clapham?
The most common type of planning application near Clapham is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Clapham?
You can search and track planning applications near Clapham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.