How long do planning decisions take near Honeydon?

The average planning decision time near Honeydon is 79 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 Honeydon?

The planning approval rate near Honeydon is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Honeydon?

The most common type of planning application near Honeydon is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Honeydon?

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Honeydon, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Honeydon, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

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About Honeydon

Honeydon is a quaint hamlet situated within the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. Known for its rural charm, it offers a peaceful setting that may attract interest for potential planning applications in residential development or local services.

District: Bedford

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Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Honeydon.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Honeydon.

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 Honeydon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Honeydon.

- Land To South East Of Lower Honeydon Farm Honeydon Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LR
Change of use of agricultural land to a dog walking paddock and installation of vehicular and pedestrian access gates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-22
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A brief summary of Honeydon in Bedfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Honeydon a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Honeydon

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Honeydon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Honeydon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Honeydon were discharge of conditions (3), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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