Upper Dean, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Dean, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Dean are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Dean
Upper Dean is a quaint village situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Known for its picturesque setting, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
District: Dean and Shelton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,290 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Huntingdonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Huntingdon
- LSOA: Huntingdonshire 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Dean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Dean.
- 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 Dean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Dean.
- - Brook End Brook Lane Upper Dean Huntingdon PE28 0NG
G1 - 2 x Lawson Cypress - Fell. T1 - Beech - Crown reduce the canopy by approximately 2m all round, pruning back to suitable growth points, removal of selected branch tips throughout the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Mallows House Brook Lane Upper Dean Huntingdon PE28 0NG
x1 Ash tree - Fell to ground level, grind out the stump
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - The Oakes High Street Upper Dean Huntingdon PE28 0ND
T1 Goat willow - Remove. T2 Ash - Crown reduce approx 2.5 metres all round and remove partially collapsed limb.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 4 Chapel Row Upper Dean Huntingdon PE28 0LU
T1 Common ash ( fraxinus excelsior) on property boundary, previously pollarded. Regrowth now protruding over driveway by around two meters. Cut back from the drive by around 1.5meters on eastern side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Upper Dean in Bedfordshire
Upper Dean is a quaint village situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Known for its picturesque setting, it offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the Dean and Shelton district.
Property prices in Upper Dean show an average sale price of £371,290, 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 Dean a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Dean has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swineshead, Upper Dean. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Dean 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 Dean
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Upper Dean. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Dean may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Dean were tree works (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Shelton planning applications
- Lower Dean planning applications
- Swineshead planning applications
- Melchbourne planning applications
- Yelden planning applications
- Covington planning applications
- Hargrave planning applications
- Tilbrook planning applications
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