Search Houghton Conquest planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton Conquest · updated daily · Central Bedfordshire Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 14 Robinson Avenue, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3GFAwaiting decisionLawful Development Certificate Proposed. Single storey rear extension with rooflightsLawful Development Cert - ProposedReceived 30 Oct 2026CB/26/03275/LDCP
- 31A Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LSAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with rooflightsFull ApplicationReceived 16 Oct 2026CB/26/03161/FULL
- 18 Mill Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NFApprovedSingle storey rear extension with roof lightsFull ApplicationReceived 24 Sep 2026CB/26/02921/FULL
- 10 The Orchard, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NRApprovedLoft conversion with rear dormer and front and rear rooflightsHouseholder developmentsReceived 10 Sep 2026CB/26/02719/FULL
- 11 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LGWithdrawnLawful Development Certificate Proposed: outbuilding conversion to a habitable space complete with shower roomCertificates of lawful developmentReceived 21 Aug 2026CB/26/02377/LDCP
Planning in Houghton Conquest
- Approved
- 76%
- 13 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton Conquest in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.
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Around Houghton Conquest
Postcode districts
MK45 329 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Central Bedfordshire Council
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About Houghton Conquest
Houghton Conquest is a village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England, which encompasses the hamlet of How End. This area is notable for its local planning considerations, making it a key point of interest for those researching development opportunities and applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,005 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Houghton Conquest show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Houghton Conquest area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Houghton Conquest a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Houghton Conquest has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton Conquest 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Houghton Conquest, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Houghton Conquest. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
The most common types were amendments (7), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).