Wardhedges, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wardhedges, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £338,060 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 008E
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-theft: 1
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wardhedges.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wardhedges.
- 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 Wardhedges based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Wardhedges.
- - Hedgerows, 2 Berberry Drive, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5ER
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4.50m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.75m & 2.50m to the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 33 High Street, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5DY
Erection of a first floor side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - The Cottage 2 Wardhedges Road, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5ED
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - The Cottage, Wardhedges Road, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5ED
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Wardhedges in Bedfordshire
Wardhedges is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
Property prices in Wardhedges show an average sale price of £338,060, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the Wardhedges area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wardhedges 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Wardhedges includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Wardhedges 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 Wardhedges
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wardhedges. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wardhedges may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wardhedges were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.