Search Ravensden planning applications
5 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Ravensden · updated daily · Bedford Borough Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Struttle End Farm Renhold Road Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RHAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing buildings and change of use of land to self-storage (Use Class B8) and stationing of 110 ISO containers, including new internal access road and gate, woodland planting and associated works, and retention of limited area of hardstanding adjacent to existing storage building (revised scheme following approval ref: 26/00257/S73A) (development already carried out)Received 21 Oct 202626/01981/S73A
- Grange Farm Sunderland Hill Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2SJAwaiting decisionPrior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a flexible use within Use Classes B8, C1 or E. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must begin within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.Received 7 Oct 202626/01929/CPNR
- Struttle End Farm Renhold Road Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RHApprovedDemolition of existing buildings and stationing of ISO containers for a self-storage facility, including new woodland planting and retention of limited area of hardstanding and containers adjacent to existing storage building. (Development already carried out)Retrospective planning permissionReceived 10 Feb 2026Decided 24 Jun 202626/00257/S73A
- 4 Church Cottages Church End Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RWRefused23/01945/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment tor kitchen extension to be slightly larger and internal open plan living spaceNon Material Amendment DeterminedReceived 9 Jan 2026Decided 24 Feb 202626/00038/NMA
- 2 Grange Farm Cottages Sunderland Hill Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2SJApprovedCertificate to confirm the lawful erection of outbuilding as an Annex used in association with the main residential property (C3)Cert of Lawful Use and Dev (existing)Received 15 Jan 2025Decided 16 May 202525/00089/LDE
Planning in Ravensden
Only 3 decisions near Ravensden in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ravensden in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.
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MK44 145 applications in the last 12 months
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About Ravensden
Ravensden is a quaint village and civil parish situated within the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. This charming locality may present various planning opportunities, given its community-focused environment and strategic position within the borough. The settlement has a population of approximately 648 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Ravensden show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ravensden area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ravensden a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ravensden has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ravensden 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ravensden, 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, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ravensden.
The most common types were amendments (3).