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Planning in Cotton End

Approved
91%
59 of 62 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cotton End in the last 24 months, from West Northamptonshire Council's planning register.

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Around Cotton End

Postcode districts

NN1 183 applications in the last 12 monthsNN4 177 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Northamptonshire Council

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About Cotton End

Cotton End is a small village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, within the Borough of Bedford. Established as a parish on 1 April 2019, it was formerly part of Eastcotts. Historical Ordnance Survey maps from the 1880s reference the area as 'Cardington Cotton End,' highlighting its longstanding presence in the region. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cotton End 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 Cotton End, 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, 95 planning applications were submitted near Cotton End. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (8). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cotton End?
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Cotton End. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cotton End?
The average planning decision time near Cotton End is 101 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 Cotton End?
The planning approval rate near Cotton End is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cotton End?
The most common type of planning application near Cotton End is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cotton End?
You can search and track planning applications near Cotton End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.