Pavenham, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pavenham, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Pavenham
Pavenham is a quaint village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Great Ouse, approximately 6 miles northwest of Bedford in Bedfordshire. The village boasts essential amenities including St Peter's Church, a pub, a village hall, and sports facilities such as a tennis club, cricket club, and golf club. Pavenham also features a vibrant community with various clubs and societies, including an active Women's Institute, making it a lively location for potential planning applications.
Population: 701 (2021)
District: Bedford
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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: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pavenham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pavenham.
- 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 Pavenham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Pavenham.
- - 57 The Bury Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PY
T1 dead silver birch tree, rear garden, right hand side boundary. Fell to ground level, if left this tree could fail.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Roche 25 The Bury Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PX
T1 Hornbeam: Reduce lateral crown spread by 3m and lft crown to 5m above ground level to contain size and allow light to garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Hill Farm House High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ
25/02133/LBC - Condition 4 - Stone (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Hill Farm House High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ
25/02133/LBC - Condition 3 - Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Park Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PE
T1 Sycamore to be removed as tree is in decline and has a large included bark union at 8mtrs from ground level. T2 Cherry to de removed as the tree is dead.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - High Corner 28 The Bury Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PX
T1 - Wellingtonia - Removal of all significant deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter, pruning and tidying of storm-damaged or broken limbs, and undertaking an aerial inspection of the upper eastern c
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Cherry Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ
Removal of existing lean-to rear extension and reinstatement of original rear wall. Erection of single storey rear extension. Internal reconfiguration of part of existing room layout in rear ground fl
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Cherry Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ
Removal of existing lean-to rear extension and reinstatement of original rear wall. Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Garden Cottage Church Lane Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PU
Superstructure repairs to interior and exterior right flank and front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Dale Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PE
T1 - Field Maple - Pollard to historic points. T2 - Alder - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 4 Weavers Lane Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NH
T1 Silver birch - Crown reduce 20%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Pavenham in Bedfordshire
Pavenham is a quaint village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Great Ouse, approximately 6 miles northwest of Bedford in Bedfordshire. The village boasts essential amenities including St Peter's Church, a pub, a village hall, and sports facilities such as a tennis club, cricket club, and golf club. Pavenham also features a vibrant community with various clubs and societies, including an active Women's Institute, making it a lively location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 701 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Pavenham 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 Pavenham a particularly low-crime area.
Pavenham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pavenham. 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 Pavenham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stevington Marsh SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pavenham 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 Pavenham
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Pavenham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pavenham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pavenham were tree works (5), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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