Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sharnbrook are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sharnbrook
Sharnbrook is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, located approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bedford town centre. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it combines rural charm with proximity to larger urban centres.
Population: 2,267 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 021D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sharnbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sharnbrook.
- 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 Sharnbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Sharnbrook.
- - The Walled Garden 93 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PE
Fell one Liquid Amber
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Stoney Cottage Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1LS
Structural repairs, repointing and replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - St Peters House 86 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PE
T1 and T2- Cypress - Section fell as close to ground level as possible. T3 - Ash - Crown reduce by approx. 3/4 meters in height.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 20 Loring Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1JZ
T1, T2 Ash: Reduce height by 4m. T3 Ash: Reduce height by 4m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Brookfield 105 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PE
T1 & T2 Elms - Prune to give 2m clearance to building. T3 Elm - Remove one low limb and other smaller branches to give 3m clearance to building. T4 Ash - Remove one branch growing towards the adjacent
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Moat House 1 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford MK44 1PG
T1 Ash with basal cavity - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-03-09
View full details - - 6 The Drive Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HU
T1 - Norway Spruce - Sectional fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - St Peters House 86 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PE
T1 & T2 Hornbeams: Reduce height to 7 to 8m from ground level to bring them into line with recently reduced Hornbeams on the roadside. Reduce width by 1.5m, cutting back to viable growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - St Peters Church Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HT
T1 - Holly - Root prune by removing the immediate roots around the drain area. (minor root pruning not to exceed 25mm in diameter)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - The Elms 16 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford MK44 1PG
T1 - Location: first large sycamore on driveway. Crown lift the crown over the neighbouring driveway to approx 5m from ground level. T2 - Location: second large Sycamore on driveway. Remove major dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Greensleeves Homes Trust Sharnbrook House High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PB
Beech - Reduce lower limbs by 1m-1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-10-27
View full details - - Risby 26A High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PF
Holly (T1) - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire
Sharnbrook is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, located approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Bedford town centre. This picturesque area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it combines rural charm with proximity to larger urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,267 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sharnbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Sharnbrook has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Felmersham, Sharnbrook. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sharnbrook includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Felmersham Gravel Pits SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Sharnbrook 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 Sharnbrook
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Sharnbrook. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Sharnbrook.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sharnbrook were tree works (8), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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