Harrowden, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harrowden, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harrowden are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 32 · Area: 0.1 km²
District: Shortstown
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harrowden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harrowden.
- 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 Harrowden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Harrowden.
- - 11 Sundew Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0SR
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with flat top dormer)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 64 Harrowden Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0SP
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension with lean-to roof and erection of detached garden room).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other sol
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TR
24/00216/MDC3 - Non-Material Minor Amendment for the alteration of the approved fence line around the extension and the provision of an additional access gate within the amended fence line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Bedford Academy Mile Road Bedford Bedford MK42 9TR
24/00216/MDC3 - Condition 4 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of Condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-11-29
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A brief summary of Harrowden in Bedfordshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harrowden a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Harrowden
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Harrowden. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Harrowden.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Harrowden slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Harrowden were discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (5), amendments (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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.