Shefford, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shefford, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shefford are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shefford
Shefford is a town and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, with a population of 7,311 as of the 2021 census. Situated approximately 10 miles southeast of Bedford, Shefford offers a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and local development opportunities.
Population: 7,307 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.sheffordtown.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shefford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shefford.
- 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 Shefford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
228 planning applications found near Shefford.
- - 7 Iveldale Drive, Shefford, SG17 5AD
Single & two storey side extensions. Single storey front & rear extensions.Three roof dormers on the north elevation following demolition of detached garage and front conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Discharge of Condition 3, against planning permission ref. CB/24/02783/FULL (Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the front. E
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 22 Lucas Way, Shefford, SG17 5DT
Single storey front and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land South of Stanford Road, Shefford, SG17 5NR
Outline Application: Demolition of existing meter building and glasshouses. Erection of up to 85 dwellings, means of access into the site (not internal roads) and associated highway works, with all ot
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Discharge of Conditions 7, 8 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02783/FULL Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the front.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Garages blocks adjacent to 54, Lucas Way, Shefford, SG17 5DU
Demolition of two garage blocks and erection of three affordable terraced dwellings and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Variation of condition number 11 of planning permission CB/24/02783/FULL (Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the front. Erec
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 3 Norman Croft, Shefford, SG17 5GL
Conversion of part of the integral double garage to create, additional habitable space with the insertion of a window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 5 Iveldale Drive, Shefford, SG17 5AD
Roof extension and side dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 16 The Hollies, Shefford, SG17 5BX
Single storey side extension and part first floor side extension with Juliet balcony above existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-01
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, 5 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02783/FULL Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the fro
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, and 4 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02784/LB (Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 7 Iveldale Drive, Shefford, SG17 5AD
1.5 storey side and rear extensions, single storey front extension with new dormers and rooflights. Demolition of garage and conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - 5 Town Meadow Drive, Shefford, SG17 5EF
Erection of a ground floor rear extension with rooflight and new side windows. Demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - 12 North Bridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DH
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the front. Erection of a detached second dwelling to the rear with solar panels to the ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - 32 High Street, Shefford, SG17 5DG
Listed Building: Part conversion and extension to ground floor to create one dwelling to the rear with a bin and cycle store to the front. Erection of a detached second dwelling to the rear with solar
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-24
View full details - - 4A Clifton Road, Shefford, SG17 5AA
Part demolition and part conversion of garage and first floor above. Two storey side extension with increase in roof height to accommodate loft rooms. Single storey front extension with new roof over
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Radio Mast, Mill House, Stanford Road, Shefford, SG17 5NR
Telecommunication Determination Mast: Installation of 17.5m high replacement Phosco Pole supporting 6 no. antennas. Installation of 15 no. RRU's and 2 no. 300mm transmission dishes and associated anci
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-04
View full details - - 7 Town Meadow Drive, Shefford, SG17 5EF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a brick built 2.5m x 5.3m flat roof extension to the rear. All set within the existing boundaries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-03-08
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A brief summary of Shefford in Bedfordshire
Shefford is a town and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, with a population of 7,311 as of the 2021 census. Situated approximately 10 miles southeast of Bedford, Shefford offers a blend of residential and community amenities, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications and local development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,307 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Shefford show an average sale price of £408,800, 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 Shefford a particularly low-crime area.
Shefford 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shefford 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shefford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.sheffordtown.co.uk/. 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 Shefford
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Shefford. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Shefford.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Shefford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shefford were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (43% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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