Putnoe, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Putnoe, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Putnoe
Putnoe is an electoral ward located on the northern edge of Bedford, England. This area is significant for planning applications due to its residential character and proximity to local amenities, making it a focal point for development and community projects in 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 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Putnoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Putnoe.
- 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 Putnoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Putnoe.
- - 24 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AB
Single storey rear extension with pitch roof and 4 roof lights. Masonry parapet walls to car port with flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 11 Putnoe Heights Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8EB
One adn two storey side and rear extension (revised scheme) (development already commenced)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 9 Langdale Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EG
Erection of single storey detached annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Land Rear Of 40 Hartshill Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AL
Insertion of side access and erection of dwelling (Self Build) with detached double garage and ancillary works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 45 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AD
Erection of detached garage
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 4 Woodmere Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9DB
Side extension to existing single garage to form double garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Land At Rear Of 43 And 45 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AD
24/00948/FUL - Condition 4 - External Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 12 Great Aldens Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8JS
Change of use from Residential to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Putnoe in Bedfordshire
Putnoe is an electoral ward located on the northern edge of Bedford, England. This area is significant for planning applications due to its residential character and proximity to local amenities, making it a focal point for development and community projects in Bedford.
Property prices in Putnoe 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 Putnoe a particularly low-crime area.
Putnoe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedford. 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 Putnoe 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Putnoe 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 Putnoe
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Putnoe. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Putnoe.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Putnoe were full planning applications (9), outline applications (8), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.