Are there any planning records for 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR has council approval for side and rear extension granted in June 2022 under ref. CB/22/01770/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR located?

1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR sits in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK43 postcode district.

Is 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest primary school to 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Marston Moreteyne VC School (1.4km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College (1.3km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Franklin Close, MK43 0LR is Franklin Close, 72m away. The nearest rail option is Stewartby Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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1 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR

1 planning record

Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 1 Franklin Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 Franklin Close is a property in Marston Moretaine, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 0LR). It has council tax band B.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2022. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

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No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Franklin Close, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Franklin Close has an approved side and rear extension on the planning record.

Jun 2022
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Single storey side and rear extensions
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
CB/22/01770/FULL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in MK43 0LR: £275,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in MK43 0LR

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Area

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Franklin Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College. 6 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK43 0LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK43 0LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

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