Dunton, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dunton, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dunton are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dunton
Dunton is a village and civil parish located in Central Bedfordshire, England, approximately 12 miles southeast of Bedford. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Newton and Millow, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 701 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 006I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dunton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dunton.
- 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 Dunton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
172 planning applications found near Dunton.
- - 8 Chapel Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RW
Discharge of Conditions 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 16 and 20 against planning permission ref. CB/23/01779/FULL (Erection of two new detached dwellings and associated works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Discharge of Conditions 9,10,11,14,15,16,18 and 19 against planning permission ref. CB/24/01448/REG3: Demolition of existing temporary classroom building. Erection of a new lobby and internal alterati
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 3 Kings Pond Close, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RQ
Loft conversion with raised gable roof with a dormer to the rear and velux skylights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, 5B 1&2, 7, 8 and 12 against planning permission ref. CB/24/01448/REG3 (Demolition of existing temporary classroom building. Erection of a new lobby and internal alteratio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - 1 Old Bakery Yard, Cambridge Road, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RT
Single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission ref: CB/24/01448/REG3 (Demolition of existing temporary classroom building. Erection of a new lobby and internal alterations to existing building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Discharge of Condition 5a against planning permission ref. CB/24/01448/REG3 (Demolition of existing temporary classroom building. Erection of a new lobby and internal alterations to existing building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-19
View full details - - Eyeworth House, 3 Lime Tree Drive, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8UP
Erection of a dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Land West of Cambridge Road and north of Greenfield Way, Dunton Biggleswade, SG18 8RS
Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission CB/19/02097OUT (Outline application for the erection of up to 37 dwellings. All matters reserved except for means of access from Cambridge Road)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Land to the South of Biggleswade Road, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RL
Discharge of Conditions 3,4,11,15,17 & 27 against planning appeal ref. APP/P0240/W/23/3317184 and planning permission ref. CB/21/05125/FULL (Entry level exemption scheme of 16 dwellings with parking &
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - 25 Cambridge Road, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RT
Change of use: Vehicle crossover to front amenity land to create a driveway for two parking spaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 25 Cambridge Road, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RT
Single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - Church Farm, Church Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RR
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission ref. CB/23/04118/FULL (Installation of a ground mounted solar PV system).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-09
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Demolition of existing temporary classroom building. Erection of a new lobby and internal alterations to existing building. Erection of a new 2 storey building to provide two classrooms and practical
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Dunton V C Lower School, High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RN
Erection of a temporary mobile classroom unit from September 2024 to September 2025.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 8 Chapel Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RW
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission CB/21/05482/FULL (Conversion of the existing single dwelling into two dwellings and part single part two storey rear extensions. Associated access
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-03-05
View full details - - Church Farm, Church Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RR
Change of use of annex (C3) to Commercial Professional Services (E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Church Farm, Church Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RR
Installation of a ground mounted solar PV system.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-28
View full details - - 9 Greenfield Way, Dunton, Biggleswade, SG18 8RX
Prior Approval Larger Extension: Single storey rear extension with flat roof over to a depth of 5.25m and height of 2.93m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-09-07
View full details - - Land West of Cambridge Road and north of Greenfield Way Dunton, Biggleswade SG18 8RS
Discharge of Condition(s) 2,3,4 and 12 against planning permission CB/22/02812/RM (Outline application for the erection of up to 37 dwellings. All matters reserved except for means of access from Camb
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-31
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A brief summary of Dunton in Bedfordshire
Dunton is a village and civil parish located in Central Bedfordshire, England, approximately 12 miles southeast of Bedford. The parish encompasses the hamlets of Newton and Millow, making it a quaint area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 701 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Dunton show an average sale price of £401,839, 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 Dunton a particularly low-crime area.
Dunton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dunton 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.
Planning Activity in Dunton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Dunton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dunton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Dunton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Dunton were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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