How long do planning decisions take near Clapham?

The average planning decision time near Clapham is 43 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 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Clapham, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clapham, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clapham are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Clapham

Population: 4,500 (2021)

District: Bedford

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Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
LSOA: Bedford 006F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clapham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clapham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Clapham.

- 53 Mount Pleasant Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6BU
Front porch extension and single storey side/rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-03
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- 65 The Glebe Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GB
Single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-16
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- Land To The Rear Of 146 Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AR
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 9 self-build dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-15
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- 4 Dennis Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GG
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-14
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- 69 Bents Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6DY
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single story rear extension).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Clapham in Bedfordshire

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.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clapham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Clapham 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 Clapham

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Clapham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Clapham.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

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

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