Search Cranfield planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cranfield · updated daily · Central Bedfordshire Council
- 19 Birch Close, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0FPAwaiting decisionConversion of the existing garage, including the replacement of the existing garage door with a window. Creation of a new driveway with a dropped kerbFull ApplicationReceived 20 Oct 2026CB/26/03201/FULL
- 16 Church Walk, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DEAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle. Erection of a single dwellingPlanning in PrincipleReceived 15 Oct 2026CB/26/03144/PIP
- 148 High Street, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ENAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate Proposed. Replacement of existing rear dormer with enlarged flat roof rear dormersLawful Development Cert - ProposedReceived 6 Oct 2026CB/26/03019/LDCP
- 173-175 High Street, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JBAwaiting decisionProposed Rear DormerFull ApplicationReceived 1 Oct 2026CB/26/02873/FULL
- Land North of Braeburn Way and Unit C, 187 High Street, CranfieldAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 20 against planning appeal ref APP/P0240/W/24/3343707 and planning permission ref CB/23/01751/OUTDischarge of ConditionReceived 17 Sep 2026CB/26/02876/DOC
Planning in Cranfield
- Approved
- 84%
- 16 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cranfield in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.
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Around Cranfield
Postcode districts
MK43 203 applications in the last 12 monthsMK45 327 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Central Bedfordshire Council
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About Cranfield
Cranfield is a civil parish and village located in West Bedfordshire, England, positioned between Bedford and Milton Keynes. With a population of 5,369 recorded in the 2011 census, it falls under the jurisdiction of Central Bedfordshire unitary authority. Notably, Cranfield is recognized for its prestigious Cranfield University and the nearby Cranfield Airport, making it a focal point for education and aviation in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,284 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cranfield 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 Cranfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cranfield 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.
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In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Cranfield. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (4). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).