Tilsworth, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tilsworth, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Tilsworth are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Tilsworth
Tilsworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, northwest of Dunstable. Spanning 1,200 acres, the parish is bordered to the northeast by the historic Roman Watling Street (A5). The village is situated on gault clay, with natural springs emerging south of a gentle gravelly ridge, and much of the surrounding land remains devoted to agriculture, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to rural development and land use.
Population: 372 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://www.stanbridge-tilsworth.com/councils_tils.htm
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,174 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 020E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tilsworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tilsworth.
- 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 Tilsworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Tilsworth.
- - Land North of Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PU
Discharge of Condition 5 against planning permission CB/25/03539/VOC (Variation of condition number 1 of planning permission CB/24/03552/VOC (Variation of condition number 1 of planning permission CB/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Tilsworth Golf Centre Ltd, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Erection of two outdoor padel courts, lighting and 1m fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land to the rear of Kingswood Nursery, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Variation of condition number 2(i)(a) of planning appeal ref. APP/P0240/C/23/3316030 from EN/22/0317 (The material change of use comprising siting of caravans for residential use as a Gypsy and Travel
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 19 Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer and roof lights to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land North of Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9PU
Variation of condition number 1 of planning permission CB/24/03552/VOC (Variation of condition number 13 of planning permission CB/21/00437/FULL (Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (P
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Chiltern Meadows, Rear of Kingswood Nursery, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Tilsworth, LU7 9PU
Discharge of condition 2 against planning permission granted at appeal following enforcement case EN/22/0317 - A : No more than 3 caravan(s), as defined in the Caravan Sites and Control of Development
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Kingswood Nursery, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Use of the land to provide 5 pitches for Gypsy and Travellers, each pitch consisting of 1 static caravan, 1 touring caravan, 1 day room utility building, parking for 2 cars, cycle storage and bin stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Janrose, 14A Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed : Single storey side extensions
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - The Anchor, 1 Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Ground floor side and rear extension, relocation of existing timber covered areas and associated external alterations to the main building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - The Evergreens, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, LU7 9PU
Variation or removal condition of number 1 of planning permission SB/09/00042/VOC (Variation of conditions 1 and 2 of planning consent SB/TP/06/0741) Permission sought to change the named occupancy or
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - Treetops, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Proposed single storey rear extension and associated internal alteration works.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - The Anchor, 1 Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Erection of a ground floor extension, replacement and relocation of kitchen extract and flue and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 12 Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Single storey side and front extension and new front boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Tilsworth in Bedfordshire
Tilsworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in Bedfordshire, northwest of Dunstable. Spanning 1,200 acres, the parish is bordered to the northeast by the historic Roman Watling Street (A5). The village is situated on gault clay, with natural springs emerging south of a gentle gravelly ridge, and much of the surrounding land remains devoted to agriculture, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to rural development and land use. The settlement has a population of approximately 372 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Tilsworth show an average sale price of £403,174, 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 Tilsworth a particularly low-crime area.
Tilsworth 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Tilsworth includes 2 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, Tilsworth planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.stanbridge-tilsworth.com/councils_tils.htm. 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 Tilsworth
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Tilsworth. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Tilsworth.
With an average of 103 days, decisions near Tilsworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Tilsworth were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (4), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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