Goldington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Goldington, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Goldington
Goldington is a suburban area located within the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. As a designated ward, it plays a crucial role in local governance, participating in elections for the Bedford Borough Council. This vibrant community is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.
Population: 8,603
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: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Goldington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goldington.
- 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 Goldington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Goldington.
- - 351 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NX
Erection of detached garden room for home gym.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Meeting Hall 38 Barkers Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9SL
25/01575/FUL - Condition 4 Vehicle Transporter Management Plan (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Land O/S The Anchor 397 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0DS
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus - Removal and replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Meeting Hall 38 Barkers Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9SL
25/01575/FUL -Condition 4 - Highways, Turning (discharge of condition)
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Meeting Hall 38 Barkers Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9SL
25/01575/FUL -Condition 10 - Landscaping (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Meeting Hall 38 Barkers Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9SL
25/01575/FUL -Condition 7 - CCTV (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 159 Aylesbury Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9RF
Single storey rear extension (Development already carried out)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 40 Goldington Green Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0AD
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (garage conversion to annexe including alterations)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Therapy Centre 362 - 364 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NT
Erection of non-illuminated double-sided board advert
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Garages At 73-75 The Boundary Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9HB
21/00839/FUL - Condition 3 Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 33 The Spinney Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0ET
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 16 Church Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0AN
Change of use from a 6 people 6 Unit HMO (C4) to a Sui Geniris 7 Unit 10 People. (Revised scheme)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 62 Risborough Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9QP
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 297A Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9PD
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Goldington in Bedfordshire
Goldington is a suburban area located within the town of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. As a designated ward, it plays a crucial role in local governance, participating in elections for the Bedford Borough Council. This vibrant community is an important consideration for those researching planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,603. It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Goldington 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 Goldington a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Goldington 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 Goldington
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Goldington. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Goldington.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Goldington were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (5).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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