Totternhoe, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Totternhoe, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Totternhoe are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Totternhoe
Totternhoe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Manshead hundred of Bedfordshire, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications within the area.
Population: 1,197 (2021)
District: Central Bedfordshire
Website: http://totternhoe.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £374,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 029G
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Totternhoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Totternhoe.
- 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 Totternhoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
53 planning applications found near Totternhoe.
- - 7 Castle Close, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QJ
Removal of loft conversion and construction of new with rear dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 23 Lancotbury Close, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1RQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of single storey side/rear extension, alterations to windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 167 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of rear detached garden structure
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 166 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion and internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 4 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft Conversion with front roof lights, rear dormer and two Juilet balconies.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 171 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Permission in Principle: Construction of 3 retirement bungalows
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Rancher, 6 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/00969/FULL (Alterations to elevations and glazing, with new timber cladding and dark render. Extend the existing front balcony, addition of solar pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 171 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Outline Application: Alteration to existing access from Castle Hill Road and creation of a new access road to serve proposed development of three new detached chalet bungalows with garaging, parking a
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-06-06
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Part-retrospective permission for erection of a front 1m high enclosure/retaining wall & gate, and alteration of soft/hard landscaping to hard landscaping to front drive including raised level to fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - - Rancher, 6 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/00969/FULL (Alterations to elevations and glazing, with new timber cladding and dark render. Extend the existing front balcony, addition of solar pa
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-11
View full details - - 175 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Demolition of garage and store and erection of two storey and single storey side extension, front porch and dormer windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 20 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers, side extensions and construction of timber decking to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-02
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Terracing and landscaping of rear garden, including drainage, steps and retaining walls. (Part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-01
View full details - - Rancher, 6 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Alterations to elevations and glazing, with new timber cladding and dark render. Extend the existing front balcony, addition of solar panels and rooflights and Installation of a Ground Source Heat Pum
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-03-22
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Single storey front infill extension, two-storey side extension, single story to other side, fenestration changes and alteration to the existing front dormer.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
A single storey front infill extension, two two storey side extensions and fenestration changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-02-07
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Single storey front infill extension, part single and two storey side extension and single storey side extension with two new windows to the first floor rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-01-04
View full details - - 167 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: detached outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-08-31
View full details - - Chitley Lodge, 7 Brownlow Rise, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QL
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: loft conversion to include dormer and rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-07-11
View full details - - 167 Castle Hill Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QQ
Conversion of garage and first floor side extension, part two part single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-02-14
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A brief summary of Totternhoe in Bedfordshire
Totternhoe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Manshead hundred of Bedfordshire, England. Known for its charming rural character, it offers a unique setting for potential planning applications within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Central Bedfordshire district.
Property prices in Totternhoe show an average sale price of £374,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Totternhoe area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Totternhoe 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 Totternhoe includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Totternhoe Stone Pit SSSI, Totternhoe Chalk Quarry SSSI, Totternhoe Knolls SSSI. 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, Totternhoe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://totternhoe.com/. 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 Totternhoe
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Totternhoe. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Totternhoe.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Totternhoe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Totternhoe were outline applications (9), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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