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Planning in Oakley

Approved
92%
12 of 13 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oakley in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Oakley

Postcode districts

MK43 205 applications in the last 12 monthsMK41 134 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Bedford Borough Council

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About Oakley

Oakley is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, situated approximately four miles northwest of Bedford along the River Great Ouse. With a population of 2,493, it is in proximity to several other villages, including Bromham, Milton Ernest, Clapham, Radwell, and Felmersham, making it a point of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,510 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Oakley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Oakley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Oakley?
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?
The average planning decision time near Oakley is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Oakley?
The planning approval rate near Oakley is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?
The most common type of planning application near Oakley is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Oakley?
You can search and track planning applications near Oakley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.