Ickwell, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ickwell, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ickwell are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ickwell
Ickwell is a quaint rural village located in the Central Bedfordshire district, approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Bedford. As part of the civil parish of Northill, Ickwell has a small population of 298, according to the 2011 census. The village is notable for its historic maypole and as the birthplace of Thomas Tompion, recognized as the "Father of English Clockmaking," making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
District: Northill
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ickwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ickwell.
- 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 Ickwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
150 planning applications found near Ickwell.
- - 1A Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Demolition of existing timber outbuilding and erection of a new black cladding timber outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Discharge of Condition 2 against planning permission CB/25/00431/VOC (Variation of condition number 21 of planning permission CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 1A Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Listed Building: Demolition of existing timber outbuilding and erection of a new black cladding timber outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Biggleswade, SG18 9EN
Discharge of Conditions 11, 14, 17 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01448/VOC (Variation of condition number 3 of planning permission CB/25/00431/VOC (Variation of condition number 21 of plannin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension, with alterations to windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Land rear to, Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Variation of condition number 3 of planning permission CB/25/00431/VOC (Variation of condition number 21 of planning permission CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 30 Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4 and 6 against planning appeal ref. (APP/P0240/D/24/3344466) and planning permission ref. CB/24/00252/FULL (Proposed two-storey rear & side extension. Part two-storey, part
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Pemberley House, Ickwell Green, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EE
Erection of detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House Tompions End Ickwell SG18 9EN
Discharge of Part II Condition 2 against planning permission ref. CB/22/01975/FULL(Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no 3-bed dwelling, and erection of 2no new 3-bed dwellings, tot
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-03-13
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Variation of condition number 21 of planning permission CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no 3-bed dwelling, and erection of 2no new 3-bed dwellings, total 4no dw
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell. SG18 9EG
Discharge of Conditions 2,4,5,6,9 and 16 against planning permission CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no 3-bed dwelling, and erection of 2no new 3-bed dwellings,
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-17
View full details - - 43 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Single storey front and part single, part two storey rear extension. External alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-12
View full details - - Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no 3-bed dwelling, and erection of 2no new 3-bed dwellings, total 4no
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - Pemberley House, Ickwell Green, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EE
Erection of detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 30 Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Proposed two-storey rear & side extension. Part two-storey, part single-storey front extension. Demolition of existing garage & conservatory.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - 1A Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Listed Building: Proposed rear conservatory and a replacement summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - 1A Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9ED
Proposed rear conservatory and a replacement summerhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-18
View full details - - 37 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Erection of a 2 storey side and single storey rear extension and front porch. Demolition of existing outhouse and conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Ickwell in Bedfordshire
Ickwell is a quaint rural village located in the Central Bedfordshire district, approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Bedford. As part of the civil parish of Northill, Ickwell has a small population of 298, according to the 2011 census. The village is notable for its historic maypole and as the birthplace of Thomas Tompion, recognized as the "Father of English Clockmaking," making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Northill district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ickwell a particularly low-crime area.
Ickwell 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.
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Planning Activity in Ickwell
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Ickwell. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Ickwell.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ickwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ickwell were full planning applications (18), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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