How long do planning decisions take near Turvey?

The average planning decision time near Turvey is 36 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Turvey?

The planning approval rate near Turvey is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Turvey?

The most common type of planning application near Turvey is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Turvey?

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Turvey, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Turvey, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

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About Turvey

Turvey is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Great Ouse in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, approximately 7 miles west of Bedford town centre. Situated along the A428 road that connects Bedford and Northampton, Turvey is conveniently near the Buckinghamshire border. As of the 2011 Census, the parish had a population of 1,225, making it a small yet vibrant community for potential planning applications.

Population: 1,192 (2021)

District: Bedford

Website: http://www.turveybeds.com/index.html

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Area Information

Admin district: Bedford
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
LSOA: Bedford 020B

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Turvey.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Turvey.

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 Turvey based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Turvey.

- The Wollery High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Todsbrook Jacks Lane Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DH
Proposed demolition of outbuildings, refurbishment of existing cottage and extension, and erection of one and two storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-30
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- The Old Chapel Carlton Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8EG
G1 - Goat willow and beech tree - goat willow to repollard to previous points and beech to reduce in height by approx 1-1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-16
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- 8 The Green Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DA
24/00897/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment for the inclusion of overhang to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-04
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- Holmwood House High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DE
Certificate to confirm existing use as residential garden land.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-14
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- Holmwood House High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DE
24/01671/LBC - Condition 2 - Materials (Discharge of Condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 18 Covingtons Yard Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DD
T1 - Silver Birch: 1.5 metres crown reduction and clear neighbours outbuildings by 2metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Turvey in Bedfordshire

Neighbourhood safety in Turvey is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Turvey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Turvey. 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 Turvey 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, Turvey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.turveybeds.com/index.html. 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 Turvey

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Turvey. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 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 Turvey.

The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Turvey were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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