Ickwell, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ickwell, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £390,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
4 planning applications found near Ickwell.
- - 32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | 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 - - 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 - - Pemberley House, Ickwell Green, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EE
Erection of detached single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-09
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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.
Property prices in Ickwell show an average sale price of £390,850, 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 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ickwell 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 Ickwell
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Ickwell. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 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.
The average decision period of 78 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 Ickwell were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Ickwell Green planning applications
- Upper Caldecote planning applications
- Northill planning applications
- Thorncote Green planning applications
- Hatch planning applications
- Brook End planning applications
- Southill planning applications
- Lower Caldecote planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.