Ridgmont, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ridgmont, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ridgmont are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ridgmont
Ridgmont is a quaint village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, situated near junction 13 of the M1 motorway, making it easily accessible and close to Milton Keynes and Woburn Abbey. With a population of 411 recorded in the 2011 Census, this small community offers a unique opportunity for planning applications in a growing area with convenient transport links.
Population: 438 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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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: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 007H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ridgmont.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ridgmont.
- 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 Ridgmont based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Ridgmont.
- - 80 Station Road, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0UJ
Creation of a dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Old Police House, 82 High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TY
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/19/00929/FULL (Replace existing roof with natural slate tiles, renew fencing and replace windows with anthracite grey UPVC. Alterations to front bounda
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 57 High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TX
Discharge of Condition 2 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02119/LB (Listed Building: Proposed new single timber clad garage) Picture and details of roofing product.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - The Old Vicarage 69 High Street, Ridgmont, Bedford, MK43 0TX
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement single storey dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Ridgmont in Bedfordshire
Ridgmont is a quaint village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England, situated near junction 13 of the M1 motorway, making it easily accessible and close to Milton Keynes and Woburn Abbey. With a population of 411 recorded in the 2011 Census, this small community offers a unique opportunity for planning applications in a growing area with convenient transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 438 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Ridgmont 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 Ridgmont a particularly low-crime area.
Ridgmont has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Ridgmont 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, Ridgmont 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 Ridgmont
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Ridgmont. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Ridgmont.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ridgmont were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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