Podington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Podington, Bedfordshire.
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About Podington
Podington is a village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, within the Harrold electoral ward of the Borough of Bedford. Situated approximately 16 km northwest of Bedford and just 2 km east of the Northamptonshire border, Podington offers a unique setting for planning applications in a rural community with potential for development and local amenities.
Population: 384 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,746 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 040D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Podington.
- 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 Podington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Podington.
- - Greys Farm Wymington Road Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HP
Change of use of agricultural barn to 2No. padel courts and associated works (Part-retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Vicarage Lane Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HR
T1. Hornbeam -Crown reduction of approximately 50%, equating to a 6-8 metre reduction all round. Retain existing deadwood where safe and appropriate. Larger sections of deadwood will be reduced and st
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Podington in Bedfordshire
Podington is a village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, within the Harrold electoral ward of the Borough of Bedford. Situated approximately 16 km northwest of Bedford and just 2 km east of the Northamptonshire border, Podington offers a unique setting for planning applications in a rural community with potential for development and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 384 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Podington show an average sale price of £249,746, 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 Podington a particularly low-crime area.
Podington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hinwick, Podington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Podington 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 Podington
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Podington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Podington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Podington were discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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