Cooper's Hill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cooper's Hill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cooper's Hill are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cooper's Hill
Cooper's Hill, located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, spans 18.1 hectares (45 acres) and is designated as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognized since 1984 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. The planning authority overseeing this area is Central Bedfordshire Council, which also includes a 12.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve. Managed in part by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire, the site is owned by Ampthill Town Council, making it a key area for ecological planning and conservation efforts.
District: Ampthill
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cooper's Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cooper's Hill.
- 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 Cooper's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
111 planning applications found near Cooper's Hill.
- - 46 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RY
Single storey front and side extensions, two storey rear extension and extension to existing dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 4 Parmiter Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RQ
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers. Garage conversion with a link, infill extension and a open canopy porch. New side windows and side roof light
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 53 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RW
Conversion of loft space with a rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 53 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion, rear dormer with front roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 15 Morris Gardens, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RU
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Ash Barn, Little Park Farm, Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Construction of an outdoor swimming pool to the rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 46 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RY
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion including dormer windows to rear and Velux rooflight to front roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 81 Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE
Raised decking to rear with removal of two windows and installation of bifold doors
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Weatheroak, Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/24/02970/FULL (Erection of a two storey side extension, first floor rear extension above existing utility, proposed porch extension and alterations to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 46 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RY
Erection of a part single part two storey rear and first floor side extension with one rear roof light. Creation of front bay window with canopy and extension of existing dropped kerb.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 70 Holland Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RS
Erection of a single storey rear extension with alterations to the existing driveway and internal layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Mountain Ash, Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE
Conversion and extension of a detached garage into a single storey annex, new windows, doors and roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Little Cottage, Meadow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QX
Erection of a single storey rear extension, removal of chimney, new rooflight to rear, and new windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Little Cottage, Meadow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QX
Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension with front and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 46 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RY
Erection of a part single part two storey rear and first floor side extension with rear roof lights. Creation of front bay window with canopy and extension of existing dropped kerb.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 73 Holland Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RR
Removal of garage to create single storey front/rear extensions and first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - Little Cottage, Meadow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QX
Ground floor infill extension and first floor rear extension with new rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - Weatheroak, Station Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RE
Erection of a two storey side extension, first floor rear extension above existing utility, proposed porch extension and alterations to front elevation. Increase size to glazing to south west elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - 44 Nottingham Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2FZ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with a rear dormer extension and rooflights to the front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - 28 Nottingham Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2FZ
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of Cooper's Hill in Bedfordshire
Cooper's Hill, located in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, spans 18.1 hectares (45 acres) and is designated as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognized since 1984 under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. The planning authority overseeing this area is Central Bedfordshire Council, which also includes a 12.7-hectare Local Nature Reserve. Managed in part by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire, the site is owned by Ampthill Town Council, making it a key area for ecological planning and conservation efforts. It sits within the Ampthill district.
Property prices in Cooper's Hill show an average sale price of £357,130, 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 Cooper's Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Cooper's Hill 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 Cooper's Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cooper's Hill 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 Cooper's Hill
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Cooper's Hill. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cooper's Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Cooper's Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cooper's Hill were full planning applications (57), discharge of conditions (30), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 108 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 68 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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