How long do planning decisions take near Salford Ford?

The average planning decision time near Salford Ford is 80 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Salford Ford?

The planning approval rate near Salford Ford is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Salford Ford?

The most common type of planning application near Salford Ford is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Salford Ford?

You can search and track planning applications near Salford Ford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Salford Ford, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Salford Ford, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Salford Ford are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,390 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary constituency: Buckingham and Bletchley
LSOA: Buckinghamshire 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Salford Ford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salford Ford.

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 Salford Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Salford Ford.

- Eagle Farm, Cranfield Road, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8AU
Non-material amendment seeking to amend the approved Proposed Landscape Management Areas Plan (relating to permission ref. 21/02541/FUL for the part-demolition & part-conversion of existing buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Milton Keynes | Date: 2026-06-03
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A brief summary of Salford Ford in Bedfordshire

Salford Ford is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.

Property prices in Salford Ford show an average sale price of £366,390, 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 Salford Ford a particularly low-crime area.

Salford Ford 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.

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Planning Activity in Salford Ford

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Salford Ford. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Salford Ford.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Salford Ford were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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