Salph End, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salph End, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Salph End
Salph End is a quaint village situated within the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Its serene environment and local characteristics make it a notable area for planning applications, appealing to both developers and residents seeking to enhance the community.
District: 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: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Salph End.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salph End.
- 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 Salph End based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Salph End.
- - Willow Barn Ravensden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LA
T1 Weeping Willow - frame work pollard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 80 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
Erection of boundary fence and gates (development already carried out)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land East Of Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
Demolition of dwelling, formation of access and erection of 10 dwellings with associated roads, garaging and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 111 Wentworth Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8QF
25/01170/COU - Condition 4 Cycle parking (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Grasmere 68 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
Single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion with raised roof height and render and insulation to existing walls (development already carried out)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Grasmere 68 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Render and Insulation)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Land At 78 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
23/01987/FUL - Condition 3 Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Land At 78 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
23/01987/FUL - Condition 7 Landscaping (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Abbey Farm 4 Ravensden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JZ
T1 - Large Crack Willow, crown reduce by 3.5-4 metres all round.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - The Willows 1 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JT
Single storey rear extension and single storey garden house at rear garden over existing plinth slab. Replace tarmac driveway with block pavers. Hardiplank cladding over existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Grasmere 68 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Salph End in Bedfordshire
Salph End is a quaint village situated within the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Its serene environment and local characteristics make it a notable area for planning applications, appealing to both developers and residents seeking to enhance the community. It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Salph End 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 Salph End a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Salph End 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.
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Planning Activity in Salph End
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Salph End. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Salph End.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Salph End were amendments (6), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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