Maulden, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Maulden, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Maulden
Maulden is a charming village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, situated 1.5 miles east of Ampthill and approximately 8 miles south of Bedford. With around 1,250 homes and a population of 3,130 residents, Maulden offers a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 3,234 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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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: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Maulden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Maulden.
- 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 Maulden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Maulden.
- - 1 Brownshill, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2BT
Single storey rear infill extension with alterations from windows to doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 3 Andrews Close, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2EE
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension, with roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - The George Inn, 6 George Street, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DF
Erection of a single storey extension to create store and washroom and erection of a separate 5 bedroom accommodation block.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Maulden in Bedfordshire
Maulden is a charming village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, situated 1.5 miles east of Ampthill and approximately 8 miles south of Bedford. With around 1,250 homes and a population of 3,130 residents, Maulden offers a vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,234 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Maulden 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 Maulden a particularly low-crime area.
Maulden 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 Maulden includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maulden Wood and Pennyfather's Hill SSSI, Kings Wood and Glebe Meadows, Houghton Conquest SSSI, Maulden Church Meadow SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Maulden
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Maulden. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Maulden.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Maulden were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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