How long do planning decisions take near Kempston Hardwick?

The average planning decision time near Kempston Hardwick is 42 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 Kempston Hardwick?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Kempston Hardwick?

The most common type of planning application near Kempston Hardwick is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kempston Hardwick?

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Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kempston Hardwick are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kempston Hardwick

Kempston Hardwick is a quaint hamlet located on the outskirts of Kempston in Bedfordshire, England. Once part of the parish of Kempston, it retains a rural charm and is served by the Kempston Hardwick railway station on the Marston Vale Line, noted for being one of the least-utilised stations in the UK railway network. This unique setting may influence planning applications in the area, particularly those related to transport and rural development.

District: Kempston

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Kempston Hardwick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Kempston Hardwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Kempston Hardwick show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Kempston Hardwick a particularly low-crime area.

Kempston Hardwick 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 Kempston Hardwick

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kempston Hardwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

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

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Kempston Hardwick were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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