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Planning in Cooper's Hill

Approved
87%
95 of 103 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cooper's Hill in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Ampthill district.

The area around Cooper's Hill has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cooper's Hill 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 Cooper's Hill, 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, 128 planning applications were submitted near Cooper's Hill. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (53), discharge of conditions (32), outline applications (13). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cooper's Hill?
In the last 24 months, 128 planning applications were submitted near Cooper's Hill. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cooper's Hill?
The average planning decision time near Cooper's Hill is 66 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 Cooper's Hill?
The planning approval rate near Cooper's Hill is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cooper's Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Cooper's Hill is full planning applications, with 53 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cooper's Hill?
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