Kensworth, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kensworth, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 1,517 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 032D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kensworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kensworth.
- 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 Kensworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Kensworth.
- - Maylords Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Discharge of Conditions 6 & 7 against planning permission ref. CB/25/00819/FULL (Demolition of outbuildings and the erection of one new dwelling with parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Maylords Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Discharge of Conditions 3,5,9,10,11 and 12 against planning permission ref. CB/25/00819/FULL (Demolition of outbuildings and the erection of one new dwelling with parking)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Maylords Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Erection of a side and rear single storey extension, front porch extension, installation of first floor windows, new parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 256 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Two storey side extension and a single storey rear 'bolt-on' structure with retractable roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Old Greenend Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed use of existing buildings and land for storage and maintenance of luxury toilet trailers including use of part of the dwelling as offices.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 258 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Single storey front and porch extension, garage conversion, re-roof and reduction to existing rear extension, new enlarged access gate and construction of a shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Field to rear of Two Acres, New Green End Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Use of a field for the permitted time of 60 days for a pop up camp site.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 258 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Creation of entrance porch, part side extension, conversion of garage to habitable, rear first floor extension over current ground floor, reduction of existing rear extension and installation of a rea
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-09-15
View full details - - Elm Lodge formerly known as Kingsclere, 300 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Discharge of Conditions 1 and 2 against planning permission CB/21/01347/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB/19/01654/OUT (Erection of detached dwelling) Full design of the new house
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Kensworth in Bedfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kensworth a particularly low-crime area.
Kensworth 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kensworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kensworth Chalk Pit SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Kensworth
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Kensworth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Kensworth.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Kensworth were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.