Stopsley, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stopsley, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Stopsley
Stopsley is a residential suburb located in the north-east of Luton, Bedfordshire. It is defined by its boundaries, which include the northern edge of Luton, Vauxhall Way and Turners Road North to the south, Bradgers Hill to the west, and Cannon Lane, Stapleford Road, and Brays Road to the east. This area may present various opportunities for planning applications due to its established infrastructure and residential character.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stopsley.
- 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 Stopsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Stopsley.
- - 134 Turners Road North Luton LU2 9AH
Change of use from residential dwelling (class C3) to small young adults care home (class C2) for up to three residents.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 26/00288/PARES - 22 Hawthorn Avenue Luton LU2 8AW
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-31 - - 22 Rickyard Close Luton LU2 9DB
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 22 Hawthorn Avenue Luton LU2 8AW
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 4 Dellcot Close Luton LU2 8HL
Erection of single and two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 83 Langford Drive Luton LU2 9AL
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 115 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AY
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - 12 Sibley Close Luton LU2 9AQ
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of single storey rear extension, after demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Stopsley in Bedfordshire
Stopsley is a residential suburb located in the north-east of Luton, Bedfordshire. It is defined by its boundaries, which include the northern edge of Luton, Vauxhall Way and Turners Road North to the south, Bradgers Hill to the west, and Cannon Lane, Stapleford Road, and Brays Road to the east. This area may present various opportunities for planning applications due to its established infrastructure and residential character.
Property prices in Stopsley show an average sale price of £319,080, 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 Stopsley a particularly low-crime area.
Stopsley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, High Town. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stopsley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Stopsley 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 Stopsley
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Stopsley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Stopsley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Stopsley were full planning applications (21), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 72% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.