How long do planning decisions take near Clement's End?

The average planning decision time near Clement's End is 61 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 Clement's End?

The planning approval rate near Clement's End is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clement's End?

The most common type of planning application near Clement's End is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clement's End?

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Clement's End, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clement's End, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Clement's End are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 029C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clement's End.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clement's End.

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 Clement's End based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Clement's End.

- Birch Cottage, Clements End Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2NG
Retrospective Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-30
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- 44 Church Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2QA
Erection of a single storey side, and two storey rear extensions, new windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
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- Land to the rear of 48 Church Road, Studham, LU6 2QA
Erection of three dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Studham Nursery, Clements End Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2NG
Removal of condition numbers 9 and 10 of planning permission CB/17/00444/VOC (Variation of condition 2 to planning permission CB/16/04242/FULL - To increase ridge heights of plots 2 and 3 by 500mm) -
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Clement's End in Bedfordshire

Clement's End is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

Property prices in Clement's End show an average sale price of £366,500, 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 Clement's End a particularly low-crime area.

Clement's End 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 Clement's End includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Clement's End

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Clement's End. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Clement's End.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Clement's End slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Clement's End were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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