Upper Shelton, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Shelton, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Shelton are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Shelton
Upper Shelton is a charming hamlet located within the civil parish of Marston Moreteyne in Central Bedfordshire, England. Its quaint setting offers a unique opportunity for planning applications in a peaceful rural environment, making it an attractive area for development and community projects.
District: Marston Moretaine
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009H
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- violent-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Shelton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Shelton.
- 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 Shelton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Upper Shelton.
- - 2 Chapman Paddock, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0ZR
Erection of an outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 156 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LS
New front porch entrance, single storey front extension to allow garage to be brought forward, removal of existing rear first floor to be replaced with new first floor rooms with bathroom, two feature
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - Site to the rear of Hudson Mews, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0XQ
Variation of condition numbers 11 and 17 of planning permission CB/22/04467/FULL (Erection of three detached houses and a pair of semi detached houses.) Variation sought to the locations of plots G an
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Upper Shelton in Bedfordshire
Upper Shelton is a charming hamlet located within the civil parish of Marston Moreteyne in Central Bedfordshire, England. Its quaint setting offers a unique opportunity for planning applications in a peaceful rural environment, making it an attractive area for development and community projects. It sits within the Marston Moretaine district.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Upper Shelton area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Upper Shelton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Wootton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Upper Shelton 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.
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Planning Activity in Upper Shelton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Shelton. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Shelton.
The average decision time of 47 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 Shelton were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wootton Green planning applications
- Caulcott planning applications
- Lower Shelton planning applications
- Marston Moretaine planning applications
- Wootton Bourne End planning applications
- Hall End planning applications
- Wootton planning applications
- Wood End planning applications
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