How long do planning decisions take near Oakley?

The average planning decision time near Oakley is 48 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 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakley?

The most common type of planning application near Oakley is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oakley?

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Oakley, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakley, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Oakley are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 2,510 (2021)

District: Bedford

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Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakley.

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 Oakley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Oakley.

- 78 Ruffs Furze Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RT
Single storey front, side and rear extensions and alterations to external finishes/render, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/01358/FUL, to allow for an overall reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-30
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- 27 Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RB
Render to rear extension and retrospective removal of 1 wall nib in lounge / diner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Oakley in Bedfordshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Oakley a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Oakley

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Oakley. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Oakley.

The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oakley were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).

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