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Planning in Lower End

Approved
74%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower End in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.

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Around Lower End

Postcode districts

LU6 234 applications in the last 12 monthsLU7 397 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Central Bedfordshire Council

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About Lower End

Lower End is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

Property prices in Lower End show an average sale price of £366,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lower End has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower End 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 Lower End, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower End. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were outline applications (7), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower End?
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower End. The approval rate is 74%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower End?
The average planning decision time near Lower End is 77 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 Lower End?
The planning approval rate near Lower End is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower End?
The most common type of planning application near Lower End is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower End?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower End on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.