Little Barford, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Barford, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Barford are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Barford
Little Barford is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedfordshire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Bedford. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and potential for planning applications, making it an interesting spot for developers and local planners alike.
Population: 29 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,506 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 018G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Barford.
- 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 Little Barford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Little Barford.
- - New Manor House Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
T19 is a horse chestnut Reduce by 30%, equating to a reduction in height of 4m and laterally by 1m - 1.5m. the other is marked T19 Remove dead leader to live wood crown reduce by 20% branch length app
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Little Barford Dower House Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Dwelling house on or near site of existing ruinous Manor to be used as a Farmhouse, including removal of Agricultural Occupancy condition 3 attached to 76/1388.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-12-20
View full details - - 1 - 4 The Bungalows Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Repair and reinstatement works to The Bungalows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-23
View full details - - Little Barford Power Station Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Retention of temporary building for use as a Visitors Centre/Education Centre associated with the Power Station operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-10-29
View full details - - Little Barford Power Station Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Siting of pre-fabricated modular building for use as an amenity block for contractors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2017-03-09
View full details - - Little Barford Combined Cycle Power Barford Road Eynesbury St.Neots Huntingdon Cambs PE19 4YE
4 transmission dishes not greater than 0.6m diameter. Swap existing antennae and attach MHAs. Additional cabinets within existing compound.(This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2014-10-10
View full details - - Allington Top Farm Barford Road Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Erection of agricultural grain store
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Bedford | Date: 2014-03-28
View full details - - Little Barford Power Station Little Barford St Neots PE19 6YE
Retention of temporary buildings for use as education/visitors centre and contractors accommodation for a further 5 years.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2009-06-15
View full details - - Little Barford Combined Cycle Power Barford Road Eynesbury St.Neots Huntingdon Cambs PE19 4YE
Installation of a 22.5m slimline lattice telecommunications tower and equipment cabinet plus fencing and associated development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2003-10-16
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A brief summary of Little Barford in Bedfordshire
Little Barford is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedfordshire, approximately 7 miles northeast of Bedford. This picturesque area offers a unique blend of rural charm and potential for planning applications, making it an interesting spot for developers and local planners alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 29 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Little Barford show an average sale price of £296,506, 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 Little Barford a particularly low-crime area.
Little Barford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: LIttle Barford, No data available for publication by HE, St Neots. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Little Barford includes 2 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 Little Barford
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Little Barford. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Little Barford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Little Barford were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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