How long do planning decisions take near Fenlake?

The average planning decision time near Fenlake is 36 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Fenlake?

The planning approval rate near Fenlake is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fenlake?

The most common type of planning application near Fenlake is amendment applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fenlake?

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Fenlake, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fenlake, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

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About Fenlake

Kingsbrook is an electoral ward located within the town of Bedford, England. This area plays a significant role in local governance and planning applications, making it an essential focus for developers and residents alike who are seeking to understand the dynamics of planning in 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 Fenlake.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenlake.

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 Fenlake based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Fenlake.

- 56 Bamford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NF
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 2 Moulton Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0JB
20/01453/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amndment to the gable end wall to the North West face, to extend the gable to match the profile of the dormer side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-17
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- 243 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0DA
Pitched roof to existing outbuiding and erection of covered area, including raising of existing boundary walls (Development commenced)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 47 Alamein Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0DE
Single Storey front, side, and rear extension & Internal Alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Fenlake in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Fenlake 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 Fenlake a particularly low-crime area.

Fenlake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedford. 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.

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Planning Activity in Fenlake

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Fenlake. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Fenlake maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fenlake were amendments (6), outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).

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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