Dunstable, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
About Dunstable
Dunstable, a vibrant market town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, is located east of the Chiltern Hills, approximately 30 miles north of London. As the fourth largest town in the county, it features prominent chalk escarpments, especially visible from the north. Together with Houghton Regis, Dunstable constitutes the westernmost section of the Luton/Dunstable urban area, making it a significant hub for planning applications and development projects in the region.
Population: 40,699 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £374,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 028G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunstable.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunstable.
- 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 Dunstable based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Dunstable.
- - 4 Maypole Yard, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1XF
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/25/02698/FULL (Single storey rear extension and erection of a detached store)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 16A Albion Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SA
Advertisement: One non illuminated front fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 184 West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NX
Single storey rear extension, first floor side extension with replacement steps, new door surround and canopy. Alterations to the rear roof raising the eave height and retaining the existing ridge. In
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 139 Chiltern Road, Dunstable, LU6 1ET
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.65m & 2.85m to the eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2 Friars Walk, Dunstable, LU6 3JA
Garage Conversion, and erection of a first floor side extension, removal of chimneys
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 12 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RH
Advertisement: 1 externally illuminated fascia, 1 externally illuminated heritage projecting sign, non-illuminate advertisement on the ATM, 2 internally illuminated banking hub posters, 1 non-illumina
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 12 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RH
Change of Use from Use Class D2/Sui Generis to Use Class E Banking Hub. Alterations to front windows and door, creation of ramp with railings and an external ATM. Installation to the rear of 2 louvres
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 4 Victoria Street, Dunstable, LU6 3BA
Conversion and extension of barn to form a dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - The Crown, 9 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX
First floor extension to create a seven bed HMO (Sui-generis) Creation of a residential apartment to the ground floor with the existing drinking establishment and restaurant to remain in a reduced in
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - The School Bungalow, Langdale Road, Dunstable, LU6 3BT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 10 Icknield Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AD
Conversion of C3 dwelling house to a HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) scheme comprising of 7 units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 39 Benning Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1PH
Erection of a single storey rear extension and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 7 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ
Roof alterations to create a third floor for a new dwelling (Use Class C3) with associated refuse storage, amenity and secure cycle parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 17 Osborne Road, Dunstable, LU6 3JS
Erection of a single storey rear extension, new windows, doors, and rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Priory House, 33 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ
Listed Building: Mechanical & engineering works within the undercroft area and replacement fixtures and fittings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 23A High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX
Conversion of the first floor level, former lounge and night club premises, use class Sui Generis to Class C residential, comprising of three flats and insertion of windows to the southeast elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Priory House Heritage Centre and Tea Rooms, 33 High Street South, Dunstable, LU6 3RZ
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 4 against planning permission ref. CB/22/00508/LB (Listed Building: 1. Repairs to the undercroft stonework webs. Associated works in the first floor exhibition space,temp
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 3-5 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Continued use of site as a betting office (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - The White Horse, 13 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX
Listed Building: Installation of a non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation. Dark grey dibond aluminium, with the logo and individual letters in contrasting gold dibond aluminium, laser cut and
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - 8 Burr Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AG
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Removal of existing rear building & construction of new single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Dunstable in Bedfordshire
Dunstable, a vibrant market town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, is located east of the Chiltern Hills, approximately 30 miles north of London. As the fourth largest town in the county, it features prominent chalk escarpments, especially visible from the north. Together with Houghton Regis, Dunstable constitutes the westernmost section of the Luton/Dunstable urban area, making it a significant hub for planning applications and development projects in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 40,699 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Dunstable show an average sale price of £374,370, 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 Dunstable a particularly low-crime area.
Dunstable 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 Dunstable includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houghton Regis Marl Lakes SSSI, Kensworth Chalk Pit SSSI, Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunstable planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.dunstable.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Dunstable
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Dunstable. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Dunstable.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Dunstable slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Dunstable were full planning applications (31), outline applications (9), other applications (4). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Beecroft planning applications
- Houghton Regis planning applications
- Bidwell planning applications
- Church End planning applications
- Downside planning applications
- Sewell planning applications
- Kensworth planning applications
- Whipsnade planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.