How long do planning decisions take near Upper Stondon?

The average planning decision time near Upper Stondon is 61 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 Upper Stondon?

The planning approval rate near Upper Stondon is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Stondon?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Stondon is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Stondon?

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Upper Stondon, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Stondon, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Stondon are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upper Stondon

Upper Stondon is a village located within the civil parish of Stondon in Central Bedfordshire, England. This quaint community is part of the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and local development opportunities.

District: Stondon

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £359,831 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hitchin
LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 013D

Crime Statistics

19 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 9
anti-social-behaviour: 6
vehicle-crime: 2
public-order: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Stondon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stondon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Upper Stondon in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Upper Stondon show an average sale price of £359,831, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 19 crimes reported in the Upper Stondon area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Upper Stondon 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.

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Planning Activity in Upper Stondon

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Upper Stondon. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Stondon.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Upper Stondon slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Stondon were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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