Eastcotts, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Eastcotts, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Eastcotts
Eastcotts is an electoral ward located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Previously a civil parish, it was abolished on 1 April 2019, leading to the creation of the Cotton End and Shortstown parishes. This area is relevant for those researching planning applications, as it encompasses evolving local governance and community structures.
Population: 3,239 (2011)
District: Bedford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 015G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Eastcotts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eastcotts.
- 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 Eastcotts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Eastcotts.
- - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other sol
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
24/00216/MDC3 - Non-Material Minor Amendment for the alteration of the approved fence line around the extension and the provision of an additional access gate within the amended fence line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedford MK42 9TR
24/00216/MDC3 - Condition 4 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of Condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of Eastcotts in Bedfordshire
Eastcotts is an electoral ward located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Previously a civil parish, it was abolished on 1 April 2019, leading to the creation of the Cotton End and Shortstown parishes. This area is relevant for those researching planning applications, as it encompasses evolving local governance and community structures. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,239 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Eastcotts show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Eastcotts a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eastcotts 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 Eastcotts
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Eastcotts. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Eastcotts.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Eastcotts slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Eastcotts were discharge of conditions (9), amendments (5), outline applications (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.