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Planning in Wootton

Approved
55%
6 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wootton in the last 24 months, from Bedford Borough Council's planning register.

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About Wootton

Wootton is a sizable village and civil parish located southwest of Bedford in Bedfordshire, England. It encompasses several areas, including Bott End, Church End, Hall End, Keeley Green, and Mount Pleasant, as well as the hamlet of Bourne End and part of Wootton Green. This diverse community offers a range of planning opportunities within its distinct localities. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,565 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.

Property prices in Wootton show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Wootton has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wootton 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wootton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wootton. Of these, 55% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

The most common types were outline applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wootton?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Wootton. The approval rate is 55%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wootton?
The average planning decision time near Wootton is 43 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 Wootton?
The planning approval rate near Wootton is 55%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wootton?
The most common type of planning application near Wootton is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wootton?
You can search and track planning applications near Wootton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.