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Planning in Sandy

Approved
65%
11 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sandy in the last 24 months, from Central Bedfordshire Council's planning register.

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Around Sandy

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About Sandy

Sandy is a town and civil parish located in Central Bedfordshire, England, situated 8 miles east of Bedford, 18 miles southwest of Cambridge, and 43 miles north of Central London. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 12,171, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its strategic location and growing community. The town has a population of approximately 12,172 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.

Property prices in Sandy show an average sale price of £359,709, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandy 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sandytown.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sandy, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sandy. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sandy?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sandy. The approval rate is 65%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sandy?
The average planning decision time near Sandy is 55 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 Sandy?
The planning approval rate near Sandy is 65%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sandy?
The most common type of planning application near Sandy is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sandy?
You can search and track planning applications near Sandy on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.