Lower End, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower End, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower End are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower End
Grendon, often referred to as "Grenrian" by locals, is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in rural Northamptonshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Characterized by its charming limestone houses and surviving thatched cottages, the village's name translates to "green hill," reflecting its picturesque setting. Historically, Grendon was once owned by Judith of Lens, the niece of William the Conqueror, adding to its rich heritage, making it an appealing area for those researching planning applications in a historically significant locale.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Buckinghamshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Aylesbury
- LSOA: Buckinghamshire 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower End.
- 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 End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
88 planning applications found near Lower End.
- - 281 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01848/LB (Listed Building: Replace the front door and brick up the bottom half of the sidelight and retain a timber window)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 281 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/25/01848/LB Listed Building: Replace the front door and brick up the bottom half of the sidelight and retain a timber window.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 281 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Listed Building: Replace the front door and brick up the bottom half of the sidelight and retain a timber window
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 281 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Listed Building : Replace front door to a solid wood door and brick up sidelight with reclaimed bricks.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Front boundary treatment consisting of front boundary wall, fence and gates
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Retention of side dormer, single storey rear extension (part retrospective) and rear outbuilding (part retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Single storey rear extension (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Proposed outbuilding (Part Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - 216A Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-09-26
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Proposed outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Single storey rear extension (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Proposed front garden wall
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Proposed outbuilding - retrospective
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - Bradwell House, Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Demolition of the existing dwelling, construction of a replacement dwelling and two infill dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-14
View full details - - 10 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Single storey rear extension - retrospective
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - 18 Knolls View, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BT
Replace the front garage tent with a temporary wooden garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - 210 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-03-31
View full details - - Fosseys Farm, Stanbridge Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BS
Prior Approval of change of use of agricultural building to dwelling: Change of use of two agricultural buildings into two dwellinghouses,with installation of windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-03-25
View full details - - 228 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission CB/19/00957/FULL (Conversion of existing barn to a dwelling with associated external works to create parking and garden area)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-03-09
View full details - - The Old Stables, 230 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 2BW
Erection of garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-01-04
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A brief summary of Lower End in Bedfordshire
Grendon, often referred to as "Grenrian" by locals, is a quaint village and civil parish nestled in rural Northamptonshire, near the borders of Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Characterized by its charming limestone houses and surviving thatched cottages, the village's name translates to "green hill," reflecting its picturesque setting. Historically, Grendon was once owned by Judith of Lens, the niece of William the Conqueror, adding to its rich heritage, making it an appealing area for those researching planning applications in a historically significant locale.
Property prices in Lower End show an average sale price of £366,500, 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 Lower End a particularly low-crime area.
Lower End 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 Lower End includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Totternhoe Stone Pit SSSI, Totternhoe Chalk Quarry SSSI, Totternhoe Knolls SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Lower End
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Lower End. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Lower End.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lower End were outline applications (7), full planning applications (5), amendments (3).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.