Clifton, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clifton, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clifton are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clifton
Clifton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. It is notable for being the namesake of the original hundred of Clifton, reflecting its historical significance in the area. This charming community offers potential opportunities for planning applications, contributing to the development and growth of the region.
Population: 3,402 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clifton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifton.
- 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 Clifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Clifton.
- - 76 Broad Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RP
Erection of nine dwellings with alterations to existing access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 51 Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RQ
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 74A Broad Street, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RP
Demolition of existing single pitch cantilever porch, and erection of a new timber framed glazed porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 33 Hitchin Lane, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with a roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 39 Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RQ
Discharge of Condition 2 against planning permission ref. CB/23/03567/FULL (Erection of a new 2 bed bungalow)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 52 Herberts Meadow, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5FU
Erection of single storey side car port over existing driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 32 Hitchin Lane, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RS
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor side window, chimney removal, new front door position and roof canopy and external alterations to the outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 32 Hitchin Lane, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RS
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear facing dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 11 Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, SG17 5RG
Single storey rear extension in place of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Clifton in Bedfordshire
Clifton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. It is notable for being the namesake of the original hundred of Clifton, reflecting its historical significance in the area. This charming community offers potential opportunities for planning applications, contributing to the development and growth of the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,402 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clifton a particularly low-crime area.
Clifton 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.
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Planning Activity in Clifton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Clifton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Clifton.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Clifton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clifton were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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