Upper Caldecote, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Caldecote, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Caldecote are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Caldecote
Upper Caldecote is a quaint village located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Bedford. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,218
District: Northill
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 006G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Caldecote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Caldecote.
- 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 Upper Caldecote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
76 planning applications found near Upper Caldecote.
- - 27 Shakespeare Drive, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DD
Erection of a front porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 10 Manor Place, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DA
Erection of a single storey pitched roof porch to the front elevation. Two storey and single storey rear extension. Alterations to windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Erection of an agricultural rose warehouse, visitor centre/cafe and rose display and trials area with associated access and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 3 Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Conversion of dwelling into two dwellings with single storey rear extension. New side and rear windows and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Lawful commencement of planning permission CB/21/03282/FULL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Land off Ickwell Road, East of 33 and 35 Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Discharge of Condition 11 against planning permission ref. CB/21/03611/FULL (Erection of three detached dwellings and demolition of existing building)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 29 Dene Way, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DL
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, and single storey rear/side extension, and part conversion of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Ickwell Fields, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Single storey rear extension with rooflight, garage conversion, new detached garage, porch and replacement of hanging tiles with oak boards
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 12 Ashby Drive, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DJ
Modification of existing bay window to extend to ground level with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Change of use of a part of horticultural warehouse to B8 use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 against planning permission ref. CB/23/02076/FULL (Residential development of 4 detached dwellings)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Discharge of Condition 9 against planning permission ref. CB/21/03282/FULL Erection of an agricultural rose warehouse, visitor centre/cafe and rose display & trials area with associated access and par
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-07-25
View full details - - Caldecote House Farm, 8 Caldecote Green, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BX
Listed Building: Maintenance work to replace gutter, down pipe, facia, soffit, chimney pots reset, repointing, lead work, along with installation of bird guard and leaf guard and removal of old CB aer
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Prior Approval of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: 1000m2 from agricultural use to B8
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-05-23
View full details - - 30 Hitchin Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BT
Oak framed triple car bay with store room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 34 Biggleswade Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BL
Single storey rear extension, raising of roof height to create a first floor with front and rear dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Briar Patch Nursery, Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Prior Notification of change of use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use: Change of use from horticultural building to Classes E(g)(i) and B8.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - Caldecote Church of England Academy, Manor Place, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DA
45sqm extension to the west of the site, small airlock unit, 2 infill areas, new build external storage. Carpark configuration works, with a proposed EV charging point. Movement of existing boundary t
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - 40B Hitchin Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BT
Removal of condition number 7 of planning permission MB/07/01372/FULL (Erection of 4 bedroom chalet bungalow) to allow the occuption condition to be changed.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Land South of Ickwell Road, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9BS
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: commencement of planning permission CB/21/04268/RM (Reserves Matters: For Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale, following Outline application CB/19/02382/
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-08-03
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A brief summary of Upper Caldecote in Bedfordshire
Upper Caldecote is a quaint village located in the Central Bedfordshire district of England, situated approximately 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Bedford. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,218. It sits within the Northill district.
Property prices in Upper Caldecote show an average sale price of £401,839, 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 Upper Caldecote a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Caldecote 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, Upper Caldecote 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 Upper Caldecote
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Upper Caldecote. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Upper Caldecote.
The average decision period of 71 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 Upper Caldecote were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.