Staploe, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Staploe, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Staploe are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Staploe

Staploe is a charming village and civil parish situated within the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. Its local governance and planning considerations make it an interesting area for those researching development opportunities or community initiatives in the region.

Population: 331 (2021)

District: Bedford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £296,506 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Huntingdonshire
• Parliamentary constituency: St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire
• LSOA: Huntingdonshire 018G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Staploe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Staploe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Staploe.

1. - Falling Water House 34 Staploe Lane Staploe St Neots Bedfordshire PE19 5JA
   Demolition of existing barn and outbuildings. Reconfiguration and alterations to existing dwelling to include single storey side/rear extension to form kitchen, entrance hallway, indoor swimming pool,
   Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-07-04
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A brief summary of Staploe in Bedfordshire

Staploe is a charming village and civil parish situated within the Borough of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. Its local governance and planning considerations make it an interesting area for those researching development opportunities or community initiatives in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 331 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.

Property prices in Staploe show an average sale price of £296,506, 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 Staploe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Staploe 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, Staploe 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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