Colmworth, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colmworth, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Colmworth
Colmworth is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 6.5 miles (10 km) to the north-east of Bedford. This charming area is an attractive option for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and community amenities.
Population: 444 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colmworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colmworth.
- 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 Colmworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Colmworth.
- - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 9 - Windows and Doors (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-03-07
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
Removal of first-floor chimney breast and above chimney stack with internal alterations to partition walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-02-01
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 3 - Plinth (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 9 - Windows and Doors (Discharge of condition)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 6 - Weatherboarding (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 5 - Lime Render (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-11-10
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
22/00308/LBC - Condition 9 - Windows and Doors (Discharge of condition)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-10-19
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
Internal and external alterations and renovations, including removal of render and the addition of timber cladding, replacement porch, new timber pergola in courtyard, the addition of new windows, rep
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-02-09
View full details - - Tideswell Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
Internal and external alterations and renovations, including removal of render and the addition of timber cladding, replacement porch, new timber pergola in courtyard, the addition of new windows, rep
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-02-09
View full details - - Laburnham Cottage Chapel Lane Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JY
21/00120/FUL - Non Material Amendment to change the size and location of the two windows proposed on side elevation B-B, and amendment to glazed roof-light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-05-06
View full details - - Chapel Farm Church Road Colmworth MK44 2JX
20/00008/FUL - condition 8 - Waste and Recycling (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-08-14
View full details - - The Hollies Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
20/00583/FUL - Condition 4 - Details (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - The Hollies Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
20/00583/FUL - Condition 3 - Materials (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-07-14
View full details - - Chapel Farm Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
(Paragraph 5, First schedule, Caravan sites and control of development act, 1960, application for a 5 caravan certificate: 153/191) This is not a planning application so there is no consultation proce
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-01-23
View full details - - Chapel Farm Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
(Certificate of Exemption under Section 269 (6) of the 1936 Public Health Act, as well as Section 2 of the First Schedule to the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, which permits the Cl
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-12-19
View full details - - Gainsborough Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is n
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-07-24
View full details - - Woodseaves Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
First floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-12-24
View full details - - Chapel Farm Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
One and two storey rear extensions to main dwellinghouse. Extension, conversion and change of use of barn and annexe buildings to holiday letting accommodation, with internal and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-08-29
View full details - - Woodseaves Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2016-04-04
View full details - - Alberts Cottage Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JX
13/01998/FUL - Alteration to window arrangement - (Two storey side extension).
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2015-05-06
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A brief summary of Colmworth in Bedfordshire
Colmworth is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 6.5 miles (10 km) to the north-east of Bedford. This charming area is an attractive option for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of rural character and community amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colmworth a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Colmworth includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Colmworth 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 Colmworth
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Colmworth. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Colmworth.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colmworth were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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