Holwellbury, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holwellbury, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Hertfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: North Hertfordshire 014A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holwellbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holwellbury.
- 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 Holwellbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Holwellbury.
- - 17 Loganberry Way, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6GH
Erection of a single storey rear extension, with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 15 Loganberry Way, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6GH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with rear dormer and three front 3 velux windows and three to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 8 Damson Place, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG5 3FU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Garage conversion into a habitable room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Holwellbury in Bedfordshire
Holwellbury is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
Property prices in Holwellbury show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 Holwellbury a particularly low-crime area.
Holwellbury 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, Holwellbury 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 Holwellbury
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Holwellbury. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Holwellbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Holwellbury take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Holwellbury were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Lower Stondon planning applications
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- Burge End planning applications
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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.