Sandy, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandy, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Sandy are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 12,172 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.sandytown.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,709 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandy.
- 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 Sandy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Sandy.
- - 2 Western Way, Sandy, SG19 1DR
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of fencing above the north westerly brick wall to a maximum height of 1.8m. Erection of a manual gate at the driveway entrance with a maximum height o
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land west of Cemetery Chapel And Premises, Potton Road, Sandy, SG19 1DJ
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02968/VOC (Variation or removal of conditions numbers 1 to 15 against planning permission ref. CB/15/01684/FULL (Change of Use from disu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Ivel View, Bedford Road, Sandy, SG19 1ND
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 5 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01692/FULL (Demolition of existing garage and construction of new garage with floor space above. Demolition of existing stables a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 9 London Road, Sandy, SG19 1EX
Regulation 46 - Locality Risk Assessment
Status: Permitted | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Land to rear of 8 London Road, Sandy, SG19 1EX
Erection of two bedroom bungalow & associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 1 Western Way, Sandy, SG19 1DR
Erection of a rear single storey extension with front and rear rooflights and front porch. Demolition of rear conservatory and alterations to the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Land at the former Hamlet End House and Hamlet End Nursery, London Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH
Expansion of Coparts site to provide a vehicle storage area (class B8) part retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-27
View full details - - 91 London Road, Sandy, SG19 1DH
Outline Application: Demolition of existing buildings / structures. Erection of an 80-bedroom care home (Use Class C2), with a sub-station, access, car parking, servicing and other associated works. R
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Sandy in Bedfordshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sandy a particularly low-crime area.
Sandy 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sandy planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sandytown.com/. 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 Sandy
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Sandy. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Sandy.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sandy were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.