Search Harrowden planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Harrowden · updated daily · Bedford Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 1 Welbourne Gardens Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NQAwaiting decisionConversion of existing two-storey side extension into a separate, self-contained dwelling house, including the erection of a new part two storey/part single storey rear extension and alterations to the front elevationReceived 6 Oct 202626/01910/FUL
- 19 Turnpike Gardens Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AGApprovedSingle storey rear extension with pitched roof and rooflights, front canopy/porch, addition of a bay window to front elevation and partial garage conversion.Received 5 Oct 2026Decided 10 Nov 202626/01911/FUL
- Progress House Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TBAwaiting decisionErection of agricultural barn.Received 30 Sep 202626/01673/FUL
- 1 Stirling Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TXAwaiting decisionOne and two storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 4 children), with associated external works.Received 22 Sep 202626/01810/FUL
- 7 Canberra Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0UZAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 2 children), with associated external works.Received 21 Sep 202626/01795/FUL
Planning in Harrowden
- Approved
- 86%
- 18 of 21 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harrowden in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Harrowden
Postcode districts
MK42 96 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Bedford Borough Council
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About Harrowden
Harrowden is a quaint one-street hamlet located within the civil parish of Shortstown in Bedfordshire, England. Its small size and unique character may present specific opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 32. It sits within the Shortstown district.
Harrowden covers an area of approximately 0.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harrowden 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 Harrowden 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, Harrowden 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Harrowden, 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, 25 planning applications were submitted near Harrowden. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5), amendments (3).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).