Souldrop, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Souldrop, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Souldrop are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Souldrop
Souldrop is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Knotting and Souldrop in Bedfordshire, England. It lies close to the Northamptonshire border and is surrounded by various nearby villages, including Sharnbrook, Podington, and Odell. This location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a region with rich local connections and accessibility to nearby towns.
District: Knotting and Souldrop
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Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Souldrop.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Souldrop.
- 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 Souldrop based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
149 planning applications found near Souldrop.
- - Cross Weir Barn Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HB
Retrospective application for erection of black metal garage building in courtyard.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Installation of EV charger
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - Clapham Farm Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HB
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus - Install x1 8m wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
24/01855/FUL - Condition 3 - Archaeology (Partial discharge of condition)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
24/01856/LBC - Condition 4 - Windows and Doors Details (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
24/01856/LBC - Condition 6 - Replacement Windows (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
24/01856/LBC - Condition 5 - Eaves and Verge (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Cross Weir Barn Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HB
First floor roof extension & loft conversion to create additional habitable space (Revised scheme)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Bedford Arms High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Change of Use of Public House to residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-12-19
View full details - - 33 - 34 High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Single storey side extension and alterations to existing dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Demolition of garage and existing flat roof rear extensions, erection of new garage with home office space, new single storey rear extension, re-roofing of host cottage with roof lights and relocation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Demolition of garage and existing flat roof rear extensions, erection of new garage with home office space, new single storey rear extension, re-roofing of host cottage with roof lights and relocation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - The Old School House High Street Souldrop Bedford MK44 1EY
G13 removing dead branches from Ash tree. T37 lifting of crown of ash tree to stop lowest branches resting on roof of shed and garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-09-18
View full details - - Land On The Boundary Of Pear Tree Cottage And Gullivers Spinney Back Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HQ
6 medium sized oaks - minor crown lifting to on one side (1-3 branches per tree)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - Middle Farm Back Lane Souldrop Bedfordshire MK44 1HQ
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - Swapping out 3 no. antennas, adding 3 no. MHAs, 1 GPS node. Existing cabinet to be refreshed internally.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-05-02
View full details - - The Old Rectory Sharnbrook Road Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EX
22/02238/FUL - Condition 3 Materials/joinery details (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-01-26
View full details - - The Old Rectory Sharnbrook Road Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EX
Erection of garden building and lap pool
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-10-11
View full details - - Foxes Lodge Pools Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HA
Change of use of land and shed to dog day care centre. Erection of fencing, construction of new access and track and proposed landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-06-07
View full details - - The Old Rectory Sharnbrook Road Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EX
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed Garden Building Annex & Lap Pool)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - Meadowcroft High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY
Demolition of existing detached single garage and single storey rear flat roof extensions, and erection of new one and two storey rear extension with balcony, re-roofing of host cottage and fitting of
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-04-11
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A brief summary of Souldrop in Bedfordshire
Souldrop is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of Knotting and Souldrop in Bedfordshire, England. It lies close to the Northamptonshire border and is surrounded by various nearby villages, including Sharnbrook, Podington, and Odell. This location may be of interest for planning applications, particularly for those looking to develop in a region with rich local connections and accessibility to nearby towns. It sits within the Knotting and Souldrop district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Souldrop a particularly low-crime area.
Souldrop has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sharnbrook. 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 Souldrop includes 11 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Souldrop
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Souldrop. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Souldrop may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Souldrop slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Souldrop were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Knotting Green planning applications
- Sharnbrook planning applications
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- Bourne End planning applications
- Podington planning applications
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- Felmersham planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.