Felmersham, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Felmersham, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Felmersham
Felmersham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford, alongside the River Great Ouse. With a population of around 800, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Radwell and is often referred to as Felmersham with Radwell. Rich in history, it was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has notable historical ties, including a former parish priest, John de Burnham, who later became Lord High Treasurer of Ireland. Those researching planning applications in the area should note its proximity to other localities like Sharnbrook and Milton Ernest.
Population: 703 (2021)
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: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Felmersham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Felmersham.
- 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 Felmersham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Felmersham.
- - Bridge Cottage The High Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7HN
Ash tree approx 12-14m tall. remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - College Farm House Church End Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7JB
Holly (T1) - reduce height by approximately 1.5m and prune back from road by 1m. London Plane (T2) - prune to give approximately 2m clearance from adjacent property and lift crown to approximately 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Felmersham in Bedfordshire
Felmersham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford, alongside the River Great Ouse. With a population of around 800, the parish also encompasses the hamlet of Radwell and is often referred to as Felmersham with Radwell. Rich in history, it was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 and has notable historical ties, including a former parish priest, John de Burnham, who later became Lord High Treasurer of Ireland. Those researching planning applications in the area should note its proximity to other localities like Sharnbrook and Milton Ernest. The settlement has a population of approximately 703 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Felmersham 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 Felmersham a particularly low-crime area.
Felmersham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Felmersham, Sharnbrook. 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 Felmersham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Felmersham Gravel Pits SSSI. 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, Felmersham 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 Felmersham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Felmersham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Felmersham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Felmersham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Felmersham were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
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- Radwell planning applications
- Pavenham planning applications
- Sharnbrook planning applications
- Colworth Ho planning applications
- Milton Ernest planning applications
- Park End planning applications
- Souldrop planning applications
- Stevington 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.