Greenfield, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Greenfield, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Greenfield are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Greenfield
Greenfield is a quaint village located approximately 2 km from Flitwick in Bedfordshire, England. Nestled across Flitwick Moor and the River Flit, it is part of the Flitton and Greenfield parish, making it a key area for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Greenfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Greenfield.
- 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 Greenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Greenfield.
- - 18 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear orangery style extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Four Winds, Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5ES
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension and demolition of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Demolition of outbuilding, two storey side & front porch extension, new windows and doors throughout, reinstate garage, new fence and hedge to boundary, relocation of street lamp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 36 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Two storey rear extension and alteration to garage door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 30 High Street, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5DD
Demolition of conservatory, second floor loft extension with roof lights and single storey rear extension with a roof lantern.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Autumn House, Pulloxhill Road, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5ES
Erection of a single and two storey front, side and rear extensions. New Porch. New boundary wall with gates. Conversion of detached garage into a granny annex. Rendering to parts of the existing buil
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 63 High Street, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5DD
Listed Building: Rethatch of roof (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 63 High Street, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5DD
Rethatch of roof ( retrospective )
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 6 Holmewood Road, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5DL
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion including a hip to gable extension, rear dormer and front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-14
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A brief summary of Greenfield in Bedfordshire
Greenfield is a quaint village located approximately 2 km from Flitwick in Bedfordshire, England. Nestled across Flitwick Moor and the River Flit, it is part of the Flitton and Greenfield parish, making it a key area for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Greenfield show an average sale price of £357,130, 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 Greenfield a particularly low-crime area.
Greenfield 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 Greenfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Flitwick Moor SSSI, Pulloxhill Marsh 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, Greenfield 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 Greenfield
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Greenfield. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Greenfield.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Greenfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Greenfield were full planning applications (13), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.