Elstow, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elstow, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elstow are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elstow
Elstow is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, just 2 miles south of Bedford town centre. This charming area combines historical significance with residential development, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 2,986 (2021)
District: Bedford
Website: http://www.elstow.ik.com/
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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 014C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elstow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elstow.
- 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 Elstow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Elstow.
- - Medbury Farm Medbury Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YH
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a flexible use within Use Classes B2, B8, C1, E or F2(c) or for the provision of agricultural training. This is not a planning app
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Medbury Farm Medbury Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YH
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a flexible use within Use Classes B8, C1 or E. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permit
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Medbury Farm Medbury Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YH
Removal of Conifer hedge
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - 199 Wilstead Road Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YF
Single storey rear extension with frameless glass link connection. Re-rendering of existing external walls.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - O/S 1 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus 9M light pole (This is a
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-05-23
View full details - - Medbury Farm Medbury Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YH
Prior notification under Class R, Part 3, Schedule 2 of the GPDO for change of use from an Agricultural building to a flexible commercial use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-05-13
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-10-02
View full details - - 24 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed loft conversion including raising gable wall and rear dormer)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-08-01
View full details - - 3 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
Erection of outbuilding in rear garden (development already carried out)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-01-19
View full details - - 3 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2017-10-10
View full details - - 26 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford MK42 9YT
Two storey side & rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2014-11-16
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 8 energy statement - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-25
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 5 landscape completion - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-25
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 10 turning space - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-25
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 2 screening - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-25
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 3 window/obscure glazing - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-24
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 4 boundary fencing - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-05-24
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
10/02638/FUL Condition 9 hard standing - Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2011-04-25
View full details - - 9A Moss Lane Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9YT
Erection of detached dwelling (revised plans, development already commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2010-11-09
View full details - - 9 Moss Lane Elstow Bedford MK42 9YT
Erection of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2010-06-28
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A brief summary of Elstow in Bedfordshire
Elstow is a quaint village and civil parish located within the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, just 2 miles south of Bedford town centre. This charming area combines historical significance with residential development, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,986 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Elstow 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 Elstow a particularly low-crime area.
Elstow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Elstow. 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, Elstow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.elstow.ik.com/. 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 Elstow
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Elstow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elstow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Elstow were amendments (5), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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