Heath and Reach, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heath and Reach, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Heath and Reach are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Heath and Reach
Heath and Reach is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, just 2 miles north of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles south of Woburn. Nestled near the Chiltern Hills, it shares a boundary with Buckinghamshire and is in close proximity to notable attractions such as Woburn Abbey, Woburn Safari Park, and Woburn Golf Club. This vibrant area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
Population: 1,451 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £405,144 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 021C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heath and Reach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heath and Reach.
- 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 Heath and Reach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Heath and Reach.
- - 1 St Leonards Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DF
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission ref. CB/26/00104/FULL(Part single part two storey side and single storey front extensions with rooflights. Removal and installation of vehicle cros
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 31 Lanes End, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE
Erection of a part single part two storey rear extension with rooflights and new side window. Loft conversion with front rooflights. Demolition of rear/side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 St Leonards Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DF
Part single part two storey side and single storey front extensions with rooflights. Removal and installation of vehicle crossovers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Land formerly part of Lyncarian, Sandy Lane, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BE
Erection of 1 dwelling with extended access, parking, hard and soft landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 1 St Leonards Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DF
Two storey front and single storey side extensions with rooflights
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 83 Cotefield Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DN
Single storey rear extension, single storey side/rear infill extension & part garage conversion with insertion of a window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 3 Leighton Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AA
Listed Building : Installation of internal lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - 8 Lanes End, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE
Listed Building: Replacement of two first-floor windows to south east elevation. Retrofit glazing installation within ground floor south west window frames
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-13
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A brief summary of Heath and Reach in Bedfordshire
Heath and Reach is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, just 2 miles north of Leighton Buzzard and 3 miles south of Woburn. Nestled near the Chiltern Hills, it shares a boundary with Buckinghamshire and is in close proximity to notable attractions such as Woburn Abbey, Woburn Safari Park, and Woburn Golf Club. This vibrant area offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,451 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Heath and Reach show an average sale price of £405,144, 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 Heath and Reach a particularly low-crime area.
Heath and Reach 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 Heath and Reach includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Double Arches Pit SSSI, Kings and Bakers Woods and Heaths SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Heath and Reach 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 Heath and Reach
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Heath and Reach. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heath and Reach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Heath and Reach were full planning applications (15), other applications (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 68% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.