Stewartby, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stewartby, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Stewartby
Stewartby is a model village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, designed in the 1920s for the workers of the London Brick Company, following the 'Garden City' principle. The village features a blend of architectural styles, including the neo-Georgian retirement bungalows from the 1950s and 1960s, centered around a community pavilion designed by Professor Sir Albert Richardson. Today, Stewartby also encompasses Kempston Hardwick, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,825 (2021)
District: Bedford
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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 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stewartby.
- 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 Stewartby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Stewartby.
- - Stewartby Business Park Broadmead Road Stewartby Bedfordshire MK43 9ND
23/02673/MAF Condition 8 - Levels (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 87 Saxon Gold Drive Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9SR
Conversion of existing garage to self contained Annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 6 Stewartby Way Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LJ
21/01239/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment for the reduction in width of the single storey rear extension, reduction in rearward projection of the one and two storey rear extension, removal of the fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Stewartby in Bedfordshire
Stewartby is a model village and civil parish in Bedfordshire, designed in the 1920s for the workers of the London Brick Company, following the 'Garden City' principle. The village features a blend of architectural styles, including the neo-Georgian retirement bungalows from the 1950s and 1960s, centered around a community pavilion designed by Professor Sir Albert Richardson. Today, Stewartby also encompasses Kempston Hardwick, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,825 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Stewartby 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 Stewartby a particularly low-crime area.
Stewartby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stewartby, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stewartby 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 Stewartby
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Stewartby. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 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 Stewartby.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stewartby were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wootton Broadmead planning applications
- How End planning applications
- Kempston Hardwick planning applications
- Houghton Conquest planning applications
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- Wootton planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.