Clapham Green, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clapham Green, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clapham Green are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clapham Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clapham Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Clapham Green.
- - 13A High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EQ
24/01630/FUL - Condition 8 - Window Details (Discharge of Condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 13A High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EQ
24/01630/FUL -Condition 3 - BNG (discharge of condition)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 89 Highbury Grove Clapham Bedford MK41 6DX
T1 Silver Birch: Fell.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Clapham Green in Bedfordshire
Clapham Green is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
Property prices in Clapham Green show an average sale price of £357,130, 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 Clapham Green a particularly low-crime area.
Clapham Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedford. 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 Clapham Green includes 3 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, Clapham Green 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 Clapham Green
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Clapham Green. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Green.
The average decision time of 44 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 Green were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.