Silsoe, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silsoe, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Silsoe are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Silsoe
Silsoe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. Once situated along the main A6 road, it now benefits from a bypass that opened in 1981, enhancing local accessibility and reducing traffic congestion within the village. This historical development may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 3,422 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silsoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silsoe.
- 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 Silsoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Silsoe.
- - Yew Tree Cottage, 1 West End Lane, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GA
Erection of single/two storey rear extension, with rooflights, partial conversion of detached garage with roof light, enlargement of existing porch canopy, alterations of windows and doors, addition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 17 West End Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DU
Removal of conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extensions with roof lights and boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 30 Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX
Erection of a front and rear part single, part two-storey extensions and first floor side extension. Construction of a new front boundary wall with gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 11 West End Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DU
Garage conversion including replacement roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 70 Alder Wynd, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4GQ
Lawful Development Certifcate Proposed: Loft conversion with dormer extension to rear roofslope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 12 Hawthorn Way, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DF
Single storey side extension and rear accessibility ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 4 Forest Path, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FY
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-12-28
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A brief summary of Silsoe in Bedfordshire
Silsoe is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, England. Once situated along the main A6 road, it now benefits from a bypass that opened in 1981, enhancing local accessibility and reducing traffic congestion within the village. This historical development may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,422 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Silsoe show an average sale price of £338,060, 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 Silsoe a particularly low-crime area.
Silsoe 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 Silsoe includes 4 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, Silsoe 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 Silsoe
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Silsoe. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Silsoe.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Silsoe were full planning applications (6), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 86% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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