Harlington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harlington, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harlington are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harlington
Harlington is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, conveniently situated near the M1 motorway. Located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the town of Flitwick, it offers easy access to regional transport links, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,278 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 019C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harlington.
- 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 Harlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Harlington.
- - Land West Of Sundon Road, Sundon Road, Harlington
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/24/00861/VOC. Amendment sought to replace landscape planting
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Land West of Sundon Road, Sundon Road, Harlington, LU5 6LW
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/24/00861/VOC (Variation and Removal of condition numbers 6, 8 and 11 of planning permission CB/22/00968/FULL (Erection of 138 residential dwellings (Us
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Garages Between 15 And 17, Wingate Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NJ
Removal of garages and erection of one detached dwelling. Retaining access to the existing substation towards the north-east of the site.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 12 Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6PD
Installation of a charging point, a front parking space and a dropped kerb
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 1A Lincoln Way, Harlington, Bedford, LU5 6NB
Proposed outbuilding to infill side / rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - Land West of Sundon Road, Harlington, LU5 6LR
Discharge of Condition 21 against planning permission CB/22/00968/FULL: (Erection of 138 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) associated access, landscaping and infrastructure).
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Harlington in Bedfordshire
Harlington is a village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, conveniently situated near the M1 motorway. Located approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) south of the town of Flitwick, it offers easy access to regional transport links, making it a relevant area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,278 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Harlington show an average sale price of £366,500, 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 Harlington a particularly low-crime area.
Harlington 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 Harlington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Smithcombe, Sharpenhoe and Sundon Hills SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Harlington 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 Harlington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Harlington. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Harlington.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Harlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harlington were full planning applications (5), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Westoning planning applications
- Sharpenhoe planning applications
- Upper Sundon planning applications
- Toddington planning applications
- Tingrith planning applications
- Chalgrave planning applications
- Fancott planning applications
- Lower Sundon planning applications
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.