Farley Hill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farley Hill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Farley Hill are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Farley Hill
Farley Hill is a suburban area located in south Luton, Bedfordshire, bordered by the Dallow Downs to the north and northeast, Stockwood Park to the south, the M1 motorway to the west, and Wilsden Avenue and Bolingbroke Road to the east. Its strategic positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications, offering access to both green spaces and major transport routes.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 033D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farley Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farley Hill.
- 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 Farley Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Farley Hill.
- 26/00693/FULHH · Received: Tue 30 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 5 Cades Close Luton LU1 5QQ
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions following the removal of the existing rear storage/utility room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-07-07 - 26/00697/PARES · Received: Fri 26 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 3 The Grove Luton LU1 5PE
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00441/PARES · Received: Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Validated: Wed 29 Apr 2026 - 11 Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QF
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 17 Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QF
Change of Use and Conversion of the existing 7-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) into a Children's Home (Use Class C2), fenestration alterations and other minor external alterations. Discharge of c
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 65 North Drift Way Luton LU1 5JF
Erection of a two-storey side and single storey rear extensions after demolition of existing store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Former The Parrot Public House Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QX
Erection of 17 dwellinghouses (14 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom), together with 20 on-site parking spaces, amenity area and associated works. Resubmission. Discharge of condition 12 (Biodiversity) o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 40 Castle Croft Road Luton LU1 5RL
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Former The Parrot Public House Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QX
Erection of 17 dwellinghouses (14 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom), together with 20 on-site parking spaces, amenity area and associated works. Resubmission. Discharge of condition 18 (Materials) of P
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Former The Parrot Public House Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QX
Erection of 17 dwellinghouses (14 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom), together with 20 on-site parking spaces, amenity area and associated works. Resubmission. Discharge of conditions 14 (Management and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 52 South Drift Way Luton LU1 5PX
Erection of single front, side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 43 Rotheram Avenue Luton LU1 5PP
Conversion and Change of use from a HMO (Use Class C4) to a Children's residential home (Use Class C2). - Minor Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00813/FUL dated 23rd August 2024 - Vari
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - 25/00459/MMAMD - 43 Rotheram Avenue Luton LU1 5PP
Conversion and Change of use from a HMO (Use Class C4) to a Children's residential home (Use Class C2). - Minor Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00813/FUL dated 23rd August 2024 - Vari
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 7 North Drift Way Luton LU1 5JF
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 43 Rotheram Avenue Luton LU1 5PP
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use from a 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Class C4 to a childrens home (Use Class C3) for up to four children
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - 61 Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QT
Erection of single storey side/rear extension. Retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 36 Whipperley Ring Luton LU1 5QH
Erection of two bedroom rear granny annexe after demolishing existing bath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 16 Whitethorn Way Luton LU1 5QN
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Farley Hill in Bedfordshire
Farley Hill is a suburban area located in south Luton, Bedfordshire, bordered by the Dallow Downs to the north and northeast, Stockwood Park to the south, the M1 motorway to the west, and Wilsden Avenue and Bolingbroke Road to the east. Its strategic positioning makes it a key area for potential planning applications, offering access to both green spaces and major transport routes.
Property prices in Farley Hill show an average sale price of £329,550, 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 Farley Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Farley Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothesay, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Farley Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dallow Downs and Winsdon Hill SSSI. 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 Farley Hill
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Farley Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Farley Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Farley Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Farley Hill were full planning applications (10), amendments (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 20 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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