Stotfold, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stotfold, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
About Stotfold
Stotfold is a town and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, encompassing 2,207 acres (8.93 km²) and intersected by the River Ivel. As of the 2021 census, Stotfold had a population of 9,014, while the broader built-up area, including the adjacent Fairfield Park development, reached 12,310 residents. Notably, for postal purposes, Stotfold falls under the Hitchin post town, placing it within the postal county of Hertfordshire despite its actual location in Bedfordshire, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.
Population: 9,136 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £648,554 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 014F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stotfold.
- 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 Stotfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Stotfold.
- - 4 Daisy Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HJ
Two storey rear extension, porch canopy and installation of new front and side facing windows and rear folding doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 54 Tansy Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4GJ
Loft conversion with rear dormer and juliette balcony and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 54 Tansy Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4GJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion, with rear dormer, and front roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 9 Meadow Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EE
Demolition of existing garage, small rear extension, and front porch. Erection of single storey side and rear extension, with roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 4 Daisy Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of attached garage into additional living space for residential use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Land South of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HD
Variation of Condition number 10 of planning permission CB/24/02744/RM (Reserved matters following Outline application CB/21/01248/OUT Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - 53 High Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4LD
Installation of two rear AC units, new vent/ air intake grille and new access ladder, alterations to rear window and door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Land South of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HD
Discharge of Condition 1 against planning permission ref. CB/24/02744/RM (Reserved matters following Outline application CB/21/01248/OUT Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) f
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Garage, 65 Arlesey Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HB
Advertisement: 1 internally illuminated freestanding single sided LCD digital advertising display 2400mm x 1230mm
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Land south of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HD
Discharge of Condition 7 against planning appeal ref. (APP/P0240/W/21/3289401) and planning permission ref. CB/21/01248/OUT (Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for a develop
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Land south of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HD
Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission CB/24/02744/RM (Outline application (with all matters reserved except access) for a development of up to 181 dwellings to include up to 35% afforda
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 10 Cornflower Crescent, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HW
Partial conversion to double garage and installation of window to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Land to the rear of 7 and 9 Regent Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4ED
Demolition of the existing garage and erection of a single storey self-build 2 bed dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 77 Valerian Way, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4ET
Installation of two high level windows in the front elevation with a garage and loft conversion store room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 49 The Avenue, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4LY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - 12 The Gardens, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HD
Single storey rear extension, raising of roof height to create a first floor with front and rear dormers and alteration to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 24 Regent Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EA
Discharge of Condition 11 against planning permission CB/21/02398/FULL (Conversion of existing house/extensions into 3 dwellings and extension of existing dropped kerb/crossover. Two new dwellings to
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Stotfold in Bedfordshire
Stotfold is a town and civil parish located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, encompassing 2,207 acres (8.93 km²) and intersected by the River Ivel. As of the 2021 census, Stotfold had a population of 9,014, while the broader built-up area, including the adjacent Fairfield Park development, reached 12,310 residents. Notably, for postal purposes, Stotfold falls under the Hitchin post town, placing it within the postal county of Hertfordshire despite its actual location in Bedfordshire, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,136 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Stotfold show an average sale price of £648,554, 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 Stotfold a particularly low-crime area.
Stotfold 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stotfold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stotfoldtowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Stotfold
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Stotfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stotfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Stotfold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Stotfold were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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