Search Kensworth planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Kensworth · updated daily · Central Bedfordshire Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Church End Cottage, Church End, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RAAwaiting decisionDischarge of Conditions 2, 3, and 4 against planning permission ref: CB/26/00571/LBDischarge of ConditionReceived 28 Oct 2026CB/26/03290/DOC
- Old Greenend Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PWAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing structures and construction of a new residential annex, gym, sauna, changing rooms, bathroom/ shower room, library, study, play room and workshopFull ApplicationReceived 24 Sep 2026CB/26/02933/FULL
- Buckshorn House, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PNAwaiting decisionErection of a detached garden roomHouseholder developmentsReceived 24 Sep 2026CB/26/01756/FULL
- Dovehouse Farm, Dovehouse Lane, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PQRefusedRetrospective change of use of existing agricultural buildings to class B8 (Storage and distribution)Change of UseReceived 18 Sep 2026CB/26/02391/FULL
- Land at The Bays, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PWRefusedErection of one detached self-build dwellingMinor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haReceived 20 Aug 2026CB/26/02372/FULL
Planning in Kensworth
Only 6 decisions near Kensworth in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Kensworth in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.
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Around Kensworth
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LU6 234 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Central Bedfordshire Council
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About Kensworth
Kensworth is a village and civil parish in Central Bedfordshire, England, situated on the scenic edge of Dunstable Downs. It encompasses the hamlets of California and Kensworth Lynch, making it a unique area for potential planning applications within a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,517 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Kensworth show an average sale price of £366,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Kensworth 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 Kensworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Kensworth has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kensworth 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 Kensworth, 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Kensworth.
The most common types were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (2).