Wilden, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilden, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wilden are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wilden
Wilden is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. With a population of 399 recorded in the 2011 Census, it was estimated to be 392 by 2019, making it a small but stable community. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Wilden's rural charm and local governance relevant to potential developments.
Population: 399 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: North Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Bedford 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wilden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilden.
- 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 Wilden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
93 planning applications found near Wilden.
- - 48 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
Erection of new self-build dwelling with detached garage and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Timms Square Church Farm Lane Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PF
24/01365/S73A - Condition 5 Ecological enhancements (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - Land Adjacent 48 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
Erection of new self-build dwelling with detached outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-09-18
View full details - - Livery Stables At Church End Farm Church Farm Lane Wilden Bedford MK44 2QE
Retrospective Change of Use of land and buildings as a livery yard
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 48 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (New double garage and garden store)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2023-02-20
View full details - - Church End House High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
Replacement entrance porch following removal of existing, insertion of a conservation rooflight and associated internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-05-25
View full details - - Church End House High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
Replacement entrance porch following removal of existing and insertion of a conservation rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bedford | Date: 2022-05-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Timms Square Church Farm Lane Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PF
Outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a single dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Church End House High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
Change of use and conversion of outbuilding into ancillary residential accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 61 High Street Wilden MK44 2QD
Erection of 5/6 bedroom detached house and ancillary works (development already carried out)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - 21/00583/S73A - Land Adjacent To 61 High Street Wilden MK44 2QD
Erection of 5/6 bedroom detached house and ancillary works (development already carried out)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-03-01
View full details - - Timms Square Church Farm Lane Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PF
The use of land and stable block as a livery yard for keeping horses and grazing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-02-05
View full details - - Hawthorns High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
12/02416/FUL - Condition 2 - Glazed Screen Details (Discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2021-01-18
View full details - - Tudor Cottage Church Walk Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
Replacement of 4 windows and redecoration of painted timber surfaces
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - 61 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
17/01029/FUL - Non Material Minor Amendment to change the layout (Erection of four bedroom detached house and ancillary works)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-10-23
View full details - - Lamp At Mulberry Cottage 53 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
(proposed works taking place under the Royal Mail Statutory rights Schedule 6 of the Postal Services Act 2000 ) Relocation of lamp pedestal box. This is not a planning application so there is no consu
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-10-07
View full details - - Mulberry Cottage 53 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QD
(Proposed to removal of Post Box, taking place under the Royal Mail Statutory rights Schedule 6 of the Postal Services Act 2000) This is not a planning application so there is no consultation process
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-08-06
View full details - - Manor Farm High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
Application for permission in principle for residential development (for between 5 and 9 dwellings)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-06-06
View full details - - Timms Square Church Farm Lane Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PF
Use of site as a livery Yard business
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2019-02-18
View full details - - Acorns 27 High Street Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2PB
T1 Oak GRANT CONSENT - Crown lift to a maximum of 6 meters REFUSE - Selectively thin crown by 10% and laterally prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2018-11-23
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A brief summary of Wilden in Bedfordshire
Wilden is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Borough of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. With a population of 399 recorded in the 2011 Census, it was estimated to be 392 by 2019, making it a small but stable community. Those researching planning applications in the area will find Wilden's rural charm and local governance relevant to potential developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 399 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
Property prices in Wilden show an average sale price of £357,130, 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 Wilden a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wilden 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 Wilden
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Wilden. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Wilden.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wilden were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).
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