Flitwick, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Flitwick, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Flitwick
Flitwick, located in Central Bedfordshire, England, is a town and civil parish with historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was referred to as "a hamlet on the River Flitt." The town's name has evolved over the centuries, with the spelling "Flytwyk" recorded in 1381. This rich history may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important location for potential growth and preservation efforts.
Population: 13,661 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.flitwick.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Flitwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Flitwick.
- 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 Flitwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Flitwick.
- - 120 Townfield Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JG
Proposed two-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 53 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JT
Single storey rear extension, front porch extension, and insertion of a rear roof light to the existing roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 38 Falcon Crescent, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1LZ
Erection of a single storey front extension, garage conversion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 53 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JT
Two storey rear extension, replace existing windows, new rooflight and side window to the loft. Demolition of outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 45 Vicarage Hill, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JA
Rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 21 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JT
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/003331/FULL (Additional dormer to loft conversion) amendment sought, linking the approved dormer from applications CB/25/00331/FULL and CB/25/00122/
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 38 Osprey Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1RU
Single storey front extension with rooflight and new pitched roof over existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 78 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JU
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/24/02840/FULL (Rear single storey extension replacing existing conservatory) Amendment sought: Altering of roof from part existing gable part new propo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 3 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JS
Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02184/FULL (External works to existing building to include replacement windows, shop front and doors. A replacement front access ramp an
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 21 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JT
Additional dormer to loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 21 Station Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion including a dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Pine Lodge, 25 Hampden Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HX
Variation of condition numbers 4,5 & 6 of planning permission CB/23/03246/FULL(Change of Use from existing residential dwelling to residential care home (Class C2) for up to 6 persons) Reason for vari
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - 15 Lyall Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JB
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/24/00534/FULL (Change of Use of existing grass verge and pedestrian footpath to allow for a dropped kerb and vehicle cross over) Vehicular
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 91 Townfield Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1JG
Erection of a front extension, façade rendering and all associated works. Retrospective.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 25A Hampden Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HX
Change of use from residential dwelling to a residential care home (Class C2) for up to 5 persons with conversion of garage to office space (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 24A Hampden Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HX
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/CB/23/01456/FULL (Garage conversion to enlarge the existing annexe and alterations to windows and doors.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 24A Hampden Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1HX
Garage conversion to enlarge the existing annexe and alterations to windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Flitwick in Bedfordshire
Flitwick, located in Central Bedfordshire, England, is a town and civil parish with historical roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was referred to as "a hamlet on the River Flitt." The town's name has evolved over the centuries, with the spelling "Flytwyk" recorded in 1381. This rich history may influence planning applications and developments in the area, making it an important location for potential growth and preservation efforts. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,661 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Flitwick a particularly low-crime area.
Flitwick has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Flitwick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Flitwick Moor SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Flitwick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.flitwick.gov.uk/. 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 Flitwick
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Flitwick. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Flitwick.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Flitwick were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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