Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Moggerhanger
Moggerhanger is a village located in Bedfordshire, situated west of Sandy along the route to Bedford. The population has seen a slight decline from 636 in 2001 to 620 by the 2011 Census. Historically, the village's name has been spelled in various ways, including Mogerhanger and Muggerhanger, although the local pronunciation is 'Morangher.' This information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 663 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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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 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moggerhanger.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moggerhanger.
- 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 Moggerhanger based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Moggerhanger.
- - 26 St Johns Road, Moggerhanger, Bedford, MK44 3RJ
Single storey rear in-fill extension with roof lights, porch extension, garage conversion and amendments to external materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Moggerhanger in Bedfordshire
Moggerhanger is a village located in Bedfordshire, situated west of Sandy along the route to Bedford. The population has seen a slight decline from 636 in 2001 to 620 by the 2011 Census. Historically, the village's name has been spelled in various ways, including Mogerhanger and Muggerhanger, although the local pronunciation is 'Morangher.' This information may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 663 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Moggerhanger 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 Moggerhanger a particularly low-crime area.
Moggerhanger 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 Moggerhanger includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Moggerhanger
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Moggerhanger. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Moggerhanger.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Moggerhanger slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Moggerhanger were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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