Lower Dean, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Dean, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Dean are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Dean
Lower Dean, situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, is a quaint village with historical roots reflected in its name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term "denu," meaning "valley." This picturesque setting may present various opportunities for planning applications, appealing to those interested in developing within a charming rural landscape.
District: Dean and Shelton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Dean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Dean.
- 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 Lower Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
68 planning applications found near Lower Dean.
- - Chestnut Farm Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
23/00399/LBC - Condition 2 - Materials (Partial discharge of condition) - all materials except roof tiles.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - - Chestnut Farm Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Single storey side extension and insertion of eye brow dormer with sliding sash window to front elevation (part retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-02-23
View full details - - Meadow View House Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Replacement wooden stables building on a concrete base (development already carried out)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Demolition of stables and manege. Change of use from equestrian to residential and the erection of 1 no dwelling and associated landscaping and parking, including variation of approved plans condition
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-09-05
View full details - - The Old Butchers Shop Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
21/02270/LBC - Condition 3 - Materials (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-06-14
View full details - - The Cow Shed Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Erection of detached timber car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-04-06
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to move building within site boundary and retain entrance in existing location.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-03-23
View full details - - The Old Butchers Shop Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Raising height of existing chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-08-17
View full details - - Chestnut Farm Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
Certificate to confirm lawful commencement of all works permitted under TP/93/1382 & TP/93/1383/LB by the completon of the eyebrow window extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-07-19
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Condition 3 - Landscaping (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Condition 5 - Tree/Hedge Protection (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Condition 12 - Access Details (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Condition 8 - Materials (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Osier Stables Kimbolton Road Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LJ
18/01349/FUL - Condition 6 - Boundary Treatments (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Elm Farm High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
18/01802/CPNQ - Non Material Minor Amendment to omit roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-10-29
View full details - - Elm Farm High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
19/01369/FUL - Condition 3 - Archaeological Mitigation Strategy (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-09-09
View full details - - Riverslea High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Alterations to form store within roof space of garage with velux windows and internal access stair)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-10-27
View full details - - Elm Farm High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
Change of use of agricultural land to create an access track from the approved field entrance off Kimbolton Road to serve as the access to the approved barn conversion at Elm Farm
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-06-21
View full details - - Elm Farm High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
Change of use of agricultural land to create an access track from the approved field entrance off Kimbolton Road to serve as the access to the approved barn conversion at Elm Farm
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-10-12
View full details - - Elm Farm High Street Lower Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LL
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is n
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-07-10
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A brief summary of Lower Dean in Bedfordshire
Lower Dean, situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, is a quaint village with historical roots reflected in its name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon term "denu," meaning "valley." This picturesque setting may present various opportunities for planning applications, appealing to those interested in developing within a charming rural landscape. It sits within the Dean and Shelton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Dean a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Dean has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Upper Dean, Covington. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Dean 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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