How long do planning decisions take near Clipstone?

The average planning decision time near Clipstone is 46 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 Clipstone?

The planning approval rate near Clipstone is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clipstone?

The most common type of planning application near Clipstone is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clipstone?

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Clipstone, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clipstone, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

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

About Clipstone

Clipstone is a quaint hamlet located in Bedfordshire, England, within the parish of Eggington. Nestled near Leighton Buzzard, Heath and Reach, and Hockliffe, it is known for the Clipstone Brook, the largest tributary of the River Ouzel. This small community may be limited in size but is significant for its natural features, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments.

District: Central Bedfordshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £403,174 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Aylesbury
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clipstone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Clipstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Clipstone.

26/00995/DISCON - Land Off Mansfield Road Clipstone
Request for confirmation to discharge condition 19 (new road details) attached to planning permission 25/01971/S73M Variation of condition 28 attached to planning permission 23/00832/FULM to substitut
Status: Undecided | Council: Newark and Sherwood | Date: 2026-07-10
- Site off Briggington Way in Clipstone Park, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9NZ
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03199/REG3. Amendment sought to change wording to condition 36
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-25
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A brief summary of Clipstone in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Clipstone show an average sale price of £403,174, 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 Clipstone a particularly low-crime area.

Clipstone 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 Clipstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Nine Acres Pit SSSI. 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 Clipstone

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Clipstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clipstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clipstone were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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