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Planning in Shillington

Only 3 decisions near Shillington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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About Shillington

Shillington is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England, with a population of 1,831. The parish encompasses the hamlet of Pegsdon, which features the Pegsdon Hills nature reserve and extends into Hertfordshire. Since 1985, Shillington has included the village of Higham Gobion and is situated conveniently between two railway stations on the Midland and East Coast Main Lines, both approximately 6 miles away. The area is predominantly rural, with farmland and hedgerows making up 95% of the land use, interspersed with patches of woodland. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,077 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.

Shillington covers an area of approximately 1.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Shillington show an average sale price of £516,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shillington area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shillington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shillington 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shillington, 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, 8 planning applications were submitted near Shillington.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shillington?
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Shillington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shillington?
The most common type of planning application near Shillington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shillington?
You can search and track planning applications near Shillington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.