How long do planning decisions take near Lidlington?

The average planning decision time near Lidlington is 64 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 Lidlington?

The planning approval rate near Lidlington is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lidlington?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lidlington?

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Lidlington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lidlington, Bedfordshire.

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About Lidlington

Lidlington is a quaint village and civil parish located in Central Bedfordshire, England, nestled within the picturesque Marston Vale and surrounded by expansive farmland. The parish also encompasses the hamlets of Boughton End and Thrupp End, making it a charming area for potential development and planning opportunities.

Population: 1,477 (2021)

District: Central Bedfordshire

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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: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lidlington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lidlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Lidlington.

- 7 Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed rear single storey store extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 16 Station Road, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
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- Land South of Thomas Johnson Lower School and adjacent to Hurst Grove, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0SB
Discharge of Condition 6 against planning appeal ref. (APP/P0240/C/21/3276356 ) and planning permission CB/21/00883/FULL & enforcement notice ref. CB/EN/21/0096 (a residential caravan site for Gypsy a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Lidlington in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Lidlington 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 Lidlington a particularly low-crime area.

Lidlington 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 Lidlington includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Lidlington

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lidlington. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Lidlington.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Lidlington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lidlington were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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