Clophill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clophill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Clophill
Clophill is a historic village and civil parish located on the north bank of the River Flit in Bedfordshire, England. Noted in the Domesday Book of 1086, its name is thought to derive from Old English, possibly meaning 'tree-stump' or related to the area's rich clay soil. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of heritage and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications.
Population: 1,829 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clophill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clophill.
- 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 Clophill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Clophill.
- - Land to the rear of The Green Man, The Green, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AD
Erection of 1 No. detached dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and access from High Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 32 Bedford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AE
Change of use from former residential childrens home (C2) back to dwelling house (C3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 14 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB
Part single and part two storey side and rear extension with rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 14 Goodwood Close, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4FE
Removal of existing rear boundary fence and replace with a 3m (maximum height) acoustic timber fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 43 Readshill, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AG
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single Storey rear extension with rear and side facing openings and skylights, 5.96 m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.50
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 204 Clophill Road, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2AF
Listed Building: Replacement of 10 windows and 1 stable door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 14 High Street, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AB
Proposed part single part two storey rear and side extension and 4 Velux windows
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 2 Howard Mews, Clophill, MK45 4AZ
Single storey front porch extension within canopy area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 3 Tanqueray Avenue, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AW
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Clophill in Bedfordshire
Clophill is a historic village and civil parish located on the north bank of the River Flit in Bedfordshire, England. Noted in the Domesday Book of 1086, its name is thought to derive from Old English, possibly meaning 'tree-stump' or related to the area's rich clay soil. This picturesque village offers a unique blend of heritage and natural beauty, making it a relevant area for those considering planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,829 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Clophill show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Clophill a particularly low-crime area.
Clophill 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 Clophill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maulden Wood and Pennyfather's Hill SSSI; 2 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, Clophill 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 Clophill
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Clophill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Clophill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Clophill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clophill were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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