Search Great Barford planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Great Barford · updated daily · Bedford Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Rear Of 35 Bedford Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JFAwaiting decisionErection of self-build/custom-build detached dwelling (Bungalow).Received 21 Oct 202626/01980/FUL
- 63 Roxton Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3LRRefusedT1 - Lime tree to fell to ground level.Tree Preservation OrderReceived 8 May 2026Decided 1 Sep 202626/00875/TPO
- The Vicarage High Street Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JJApproved25/00329/FUL - Condition 3 Archaeological Strategy (discharge of condition)Discharge of a Condition DeterminedReceived 17 Feb 2026Decided 7 Apr 202626/00317/AOC
- Brook House 25 Addingtons Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3HRApprovedG1 group of 3 Sycamore trees - Crown thin by 10-15% to allow more light through as the neighbour has solar panels and the trees do not have suitable growth points for a reduction. T1 Walnut - Crown raise to 3mtrs to clear head height and crown reduced by up to 1.5mtrs to prevent the tree getting too big for its environment and reduce shading on patio.Tree Conservation Area DeterminedReceived 7 Nov 2025Decided 12 Dec 202525/02208/TCA
- 5 Fishers Close Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JLApprovedG1 - Trees along the house of mixed species - Repollard back to previous points, trimming the front face of the shrubs but ensuring to retain the screening for privacy. Hazel and Sorbus - Hazel to coppice to approx 2m high, Sorbus to lightly reduce.Tree Conservation Area DeterminedReceived 28 Oct 2025Decided 12 Dec 202525/02129/TCA
Planning in Great Barford
Only 6 decisions near Great Barford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Barford in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Great Barford
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MK44 145 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Bedford Borough Council
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About Great Barford
Great Barford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 5 miles northeast of Bedford town centre. Nestled along the banks of the River Great Ouse, it is conveniently bypassed by the A421 road, which connects the M1 near Milton Keynes to the A1 near St Neots. The village's unique charm and strategic location make it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,252 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Great Barford show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Barford area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Barford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Barford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.any-village.co.uk/main.asp?SiteID=AVUK&SpecID=Great+Barford.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Barford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Barford.
The most common types were tree works (3), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1).