How long do planning decisions take near Herring's Green?

The average planning decision time near Herring's Green is 43 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Herring's Green?

The planning approval rate near Herring's Green is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Herring's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Herring's Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Herring's Green?

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Herring's Green, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Herring's Green, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Herring's Green are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Herring's Green

Herrings Green is a hamlet located in the civil parish of Cotton End, approximately 4 miles southeast of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. Situated near Cotton End and Wilstead, this quaint settlement was part of the Eastcotts civil parish until 2019. Its proximity to Bedford makes it a relevant area for planning applications and local development considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Herring's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Herring's Green.

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 Herring's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Herring's Green.

- 159 High Road Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3BA
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-23
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A brief summary of Herring's Green in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Herring's Green show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Herring's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Herring's Green includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Herring's Green

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Herring's Green. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Herring's Green.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Herring's Green were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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