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19 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton Regis · updated daily · Central Bedfordshire Council

Planning in Houghton Regis

Approved
70%
60 of 77 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton Regis in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.

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Around Houghton Regis

Postcode districts

LU5 185 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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About Houghton Regis

Houghton Regis is a town and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England. This growing community offers a mix of residential areas and local amenities, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Bedfordshire. The town has a population of approximately 19,692 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.

Property prices in Houghton Regis show an average sale price of £366,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Houghton Regis 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 Regis 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.houghtonregis-tc.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Houghton Regis, 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, 126 planning applications were submitted near Houghton Regis. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (45), discharge of conditions (22), outline applications (20). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Houghton Regis?
In the last 24 months, 126 planning applications were submitted near Houghton Regis. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Houghton Regis?
The average planning decision time near Houghton Regis is 83 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 Houghton Regis?
The planning approval rate near Houghton Regis is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton Regis?
The most common type of planning application near Houghton Regis is full planning applications, with 45 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Houghton Regis?
You can search and track planning applications near Houghton Regis on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.