Lower Stondon, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Stondon, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Lower Stondon
Lower Stondon is a quaint village situated in the Central Bedfordshire district, just 2.5 miles south-west of Henlow and near the Hertfordshire border. As part of the larger Stondon civil parish, the village's population grew from around 2,000 in 2001 to approximately 2,300 by 2011, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Stondon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,831 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Stondon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Stondon.
- 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 Stondon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Lower Stondon.
- - 109 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JJ
Variation of condition number 2 and Removal of Condition number 5 of planning permission CB/23/03359/FULL (Single storey front, side and rear extensions). Condition 2 to be amended to reflect the revi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 6 Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6LQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of single storey rear extension. Demolition of rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Land at Mount Pleasant Golf Course, Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JL
Outline Application: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 400 residential dwellings; a Community Hub site, including car parking, Multi-Use Games Area and up to 1,000sqm of use class
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 79 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JN
Erection of three detached dwellings and associated works including widening of existing access and new access road
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Manor Farm, Meppershall Road, Upper Stondon
Prior Notification of Agricultural Development: Installation of six new rainwater harvesting tanks with a capacity of 30,000 litres each to be installed on a new reinforced concrete base approximately
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Land to the rear of Stondon Lower School and playing fields Upper Stondon SG16 6QB
Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission CB/18/00223/OUT (Formation of a new access together with residential development up to 40 dwellings together with associated landscaping and engin
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 83 Station Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6JN
Erection of 4 detached chalet bungalows, alterations and extension to the existing dwelling, the provision of a detached garage and associated works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Lower Stondon in Bedfordshire
Lower Stondon is a quaint village situated in the Central Bedfordshire district, just 2.5 miles south-west of Henlow and near the Hertfordshire border. As part of the larger Stondon civil parish, the village's population grew from around 2,000 in 2001 to approximately 2,300 by 2011, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Stondon district.
Property prices in Lower Stondon show an average sale price of £359,831, 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 Stondon a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Stondon 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 Stondon 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 Stondon
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lower Stondon. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 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 Stondon.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lower Stondon were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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