Henlow, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Henlow, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Henlow are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Henlow
Henlow is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district, approximately 11 miles southeast of Bedford. The name Henlow is thought to originate from the Old English term "henna hlaw," which translates to "hill of birds" or "hill frequented by birds." This charming village offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,807 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.henlow.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,831 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Henlow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henlow.
- 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 Henlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Henlow.
- - 4 Northfield Close, Henlow, SG16 6AY
Variation of condition number 2, of planning permission CB/25/01794/FULL (Erection of single storey front/side extension, as part of garage conversion) Variation sought: To reflect the replacement pro
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 7 The Dairy, Henlow, SG16 6JD
Single storey side and rear extensions, alterations to front bay windows, and installation of solar panels to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land adjacent to 1 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BH
Development of 8 residential dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 55 Park Lane, Henlow, SG16 6AT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of existing garage into habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land to rear of 1 and 2 Ransom Court and 19 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BL
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Change of use of land to residential garden land
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 16 Old Orchard View, Henlow, SG16 6GA
Proposed single storey side extension and first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 91 High Street, Henlow, SG16 6AB
Erection of a front first floor extension, rear two storey extension, garage conversion, re-cladding of whole house, creation of new raised patio area enclosed by railings and additional boundary trea
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 19 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BL
Creation of a natural pond 12m x 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 56 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BL
Erection of a two storey side extension, single storey front extension, part single and two storey rear extension with juliet balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 2 Burgess Way, Henlow, SG16 6AX
Erection of a single storey side extension with rooflights, demolition of existing conservatory. Alterations to rear windows and doors, rooflights to existing side extension. Partial garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 44 Clifton Road, Henlow, SG16 6BJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-21
View full details - - 4 Gardeners Lane, Henlow, SG16 6DJ
Detached dwelling house
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 20 Church Road, Henlow, SG16 6AN
Listed Building: Removal of three rotten/ damaged modern sash windows and replacement with timber sash windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - The Old Brewhouse, 21 High Street, Henlow, SG16 6BS
Conversion of annex/outbuilding to a dwelling with erection a double storey side extension. External alterations including insertion of dormer window and rooflights. Erection of 1.8m willow fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Henlow in Bedfordshire
Henlow is a village and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district, approximately 11 miles southeast of Bedford. The name Henlow is thought to originate from the Old English term "henna hlaw," which translates to "hill of birds" or "hill frequented by birds." This charming village offers potential insights for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,807 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Henlow show an average sale price of £359,831, 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 Henlow a particularly low-crime area.
Henlow 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Henlow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.henlow.net/. 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 Henlow
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Henlow. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 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 Henlow.
The average decision period of 76 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 Henlow were full planning applications (16), 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, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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