Search Colmworth planning applications
45 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Colmworth · updated daily · Bedford Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Moat Cottage Church Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JUAwaiting decisionT1 Copper beech - Reduce canopy by 3.5 meters. T2 Sycamore - Remove. T3 Sycamore - Remove. T4 Sycamore - RemoveReceived 12 Oct 202626/01964/TPO
- 1 Oxford Building School Lane Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JZAwaiting decisionChange of Use from a Physiotherapy Centre to a use comprising Classes E (Commercial, Business & Service, formerly B1), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage or Distribution)Received 5 Oct 202626/01777/COU
- The Shieling Honeydon Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LYApprovedChange of use of domestic outbuilding (C3) to a dog grooming business (Sui Generis) (development already carried out)Retrospective planning permissionReceived 22 Dec 2025Decided 17 Apr 202625/02539/S73A
- 2 Sycamore Close Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2ARRefusedProposed single storey rear extension to 2 Sycamore Close to create of an indoor swimming pool.Full PlanningReceived 19 Aug 2025Decided 14 Oct 202525/01649/FUL
- North Barn Little Staughton Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LBAwaiting decisionCL is a small 5 pitch site taking caravans, motorhomes and trailer tents for members of the Caravan and Motorhome Club for recreational purposes only. Certificate of Exemption under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (First schedule, Para 5) which permits the Club to establish small sites without the need to obtain planning. (This is not a planning application so there is no consultation process or right to comment. The applicant is only required to inform the Local Planning Authority who does not determine whether or not the works proposed can be carried out)Prior Notification MiscellaneousReceived 2 Apr 202525/00740/PRM
Planning in Colmworth
Only 2 decisions near Colmworth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Colmworth in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Colmworth
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MK44 145 applications in the last 12 months
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 444 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Colmworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Colmworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Colmworth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Colmworth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Colmworth.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1).