How long do planning decisions take near Deepdale?

The average planning decision time near Deepdale is 57 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 Deepdale?

The planning approval rate near Deepdale is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Deepdale?

The most common type of planning application near Deepdale is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Deepdale?

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Deepdale, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Deepdale, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Deepdale are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Deepdale

Deepdale, located in Preston, England, is a historic football stadium that has been the home of Preston North End since its opening in 1878. Recognised as one of the oldest continuously used football stadiums globally, Deepdale offers a unique blend of heritage and sporting culture, making it a notable landmark for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,709 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Deepdale.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Deepdale.

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 Deepdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Deepdale.

- Silver Birches, Deepdale, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of 2 single storey side extensions and a rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Land adjacent to Silver Birches, Deepdale, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2NH
Outline Application: Erection of one self build dwelling. All matters reserved except for access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-02
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A brief summary of Deepdale in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Deepdale show an average sale price of £359,709, 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 Deepdale a particularly low-crime area.

Deepdale 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 Deepdale includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Deepdale

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Deepdale. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Deepdale.

At 57 days on average, decisions near Deepdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Deepdale were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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