Lower Shelton, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Shelton, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Lower Shelton
Lower Shelton is a village situated within the civil parish of Marston Moreteyne in Bedfordshire, England. Characterised by a mix of residential developments along Lower Shelton Road, Stratford Way, The Rickyard, Franklin Close, and Chequers Close, the area features a variety of housing styles and ages. Notably, a small close informally referred to as "The Jetty" adds to the village's unique charm, despite the absence of water. This diverse housing landscape may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
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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: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Shelton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Shelton.
- 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 Shelton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Lower Shelton.
- - Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Variation of Condition number 11 of planning permission CB/18/01973/RM (Reserved Matters related to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT. The reserved matters relates to a residential development consi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Site to the rear of 110a and 110b Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 against planning permission ref. CB/24/00428/FULL (Erection of a detached bungalow.)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 111 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 1 Chapman Paddock (formerly Shelton Farm), Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/01973/RM (Reserved Matters related to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT. The reserved matters relates to a residential development consisting of 2
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Rear of Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Modification of Section 106 Agreement attached to planning permission CB/16/05797/OUT- Amend S106 to read One Eighth of the Affordable Housing Contribution shall be paid upon the Commencement of Devel
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Single storey front and rear extensions and new front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Lower Shelton in Bedfordshire
Lower Shelton is a village situated within the civil parish of Marston Moreteyne in Bedfordshire, England. Characterised by a mix of residential developments along Lower Shelton Road, Stratford Way, The Rickyard, Franklin Close, and Chequers Close, the area features a variety of housing styles and ages. Notably, a small close informally referred to as "The Jetty" adds to the village's unique charm, despite the absence of water. This diverse housing landscape may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Lower Shelton 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 Lower Shelton a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Shelton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Shelton 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 Shelton
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Lower Shelton. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Shelton.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Shelton were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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