Winsdon Hill, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winsdon Hill, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Winsdon Hill are administered by Luton Borough Council. View the full Luton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Luton 020D
Crime Statistics
539 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 211
- anti-social-behaviour: 69
- drugs: 45
- public-order: 38
- shoplifting: 33
- criminal-damage-arson: 31
- vehicle-crime: 24
- other-theft: 22
- burglary: 17
- other-crime: 16
- possession-of-weapons: 13
- robbery: 9
- theft-from-the-person: 6
- bicycle-theft: 5
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winsdon Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winsdon Hill.
- 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 Winsdon Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Winsdon Hill.
- - Central Council Depot 59 Portland Road Luton LU4 8AT
Erection of electricity substation following the demolition of 59 Portland Road (Approved as per Application No. 21/00409/DEMCON) Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00415/FUL (Amendm
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - 26/00449/AMEND · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Central Council Depot 59 Portland Road Luton LU4 8AT
Erection of electricity substation following the demolition of 59 Portland Road (Approved as per Application No. 21/00409/DEMCON) Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00415/FUL (Amendm
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 156 Ashburnham Road Luton LU1 1LA
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Conversion and change of use of house to a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 306 Dallow Road Luton LU1 1TD
Erection of a first floor front infill and rear extension and a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Madina Masjid Mosque 128 - 130 Oak Road Luton LU4 8AD
Erection of single and two storey rear extension with lower ground extension to provide a Community hall, Mortuary, Library and Prayer hall. Minor Material Amendment of planning permission no. 19/0075
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 17 Granville Road Luton LU1 1PA
Erection of a pitched roof detached outbuilding to be used as a home office.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Unit 10 Finway Luton LU1 1TR
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Use of part of the ground floor of the existing warehouse building (Use Class B8) to be used as incidental/ancillary trade counter for the existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 111 Ashburnham Road Luton LU1 1JW
Erection of a two bedroom detached dwellinghouse with 2 No. parking spaces fronting Mulberry Close, following subdivision of land to the rear of 111 Ashburnham Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Unit 10 Finway Luton LU1 1TR
Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed development - Conversion of part of the ground floor (2000 sq.ft.) of the existing warehouse to be used as a shop (Use Class 'E') (ancillary to the warehouse ). C
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 4 Naseby Road Luton LU1 1LF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a supported accommodation for four young people aged 16+. (Use Class: Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 142 Dallow Road Luton LU1 1NF
Erection of a first floor rear extension with first floor window to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 319 Dallow Road Luton LU1 1TG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Winsdon Hill in Bedfordshire
Winsdon Hill is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
The Winsdon Hill area recorded 539 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Winsdon Hill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothesay, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Winsdon Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dallow Downs and Winsdon Hill SSSI. 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, Winsdon Hill 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 Winsdon Hill
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Winsdon Hill. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Winsdon Hill.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Winsdon Hill were full planning applications (19), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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