How long do planning decisions take near Shillington?

The average planning decision time near Shillington is 85 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 Shillington?

The planning approval rate near Shillington is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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?

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Shillington, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shillington, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 2,077 (2021) · Area: 1.8 km²

District: Central Bedfordshire

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 014F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shillington.

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 Shillington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Shillington.

- Land East of 55 Upton End Road, Shillington, SG5 3PE
Variation of condition 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 17 of planning permission CB/25/00997/FULL (Erection of two detached dwellings, associated landscaping and new access proposal). Variation sought to amend
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- New Farm, Upton End Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PG
Erection of three detached dwellings with solar panels, access, parking, private gardens, and landscaping following the demolition of the existing barn and other structures
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-03
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- Land east of 55 Upton End Road, Shillington, SG5 3PE
Erection of 2 residential 3 storey detached dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-10
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- 10 Wilson Close, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PN
Single storey rear and two-storey side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Shillington in Bedfordshire

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 £648,554, 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 Shillington a particularly low-crime area.

Shillington 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.

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Planning Activity in Shillington

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shillington. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 Shillington.

The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Shillington were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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