Are there any planning records for Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL has 8 approved extension applications on file including rear extension and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL in?

Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL sits in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford. It falls within the MK44 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

Police records around Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The closest primary school to Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is Ravensden CofE Primary Academy (284m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mark Rutherford School (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The closest bus stop to Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, MK44 2RL is Horse and Jockey, 154m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL

10 planning records

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Orchard Cottage

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

Orchard Cottage is a property in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2RL). It has council tax band G.

10 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

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 Orchard Cottage, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Jan 2023
Conditions
In report
20/02850/FUL - Condition 3 - Landscaping (Discharge of Condition)
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
22/01941/AOC
View planning record
Aug 2010
Conditions
In report
10/00944/LBC - Condition 3 - Window details. (Demolition of outbuildings/rear extension. Replacement with single storey outbuildings / rear extension.)
Reference
10/01921/AOC
View planning record

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 MK44 2RL: £680,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in MK44 2RL

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 2, Airfield Industrial Estate, Little Staughton

MK44 2BN

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1 Bedford Road, Ravensden

MK44 2FH

1 Brook Farm Chase, Little Staughton

MK44 2AQ

3 bed2 bath

£733k

1 Burnix Court, Colmworth

MK44 2JN

5 bed

£310k

1 Butler Street, Ravensden

MK44 2RU

£289k

1 Chapel Close, Honeydon

MK44 2NE

£372k

1 Chapel Lane, Ravensden

MK44 2RB

3 bed1 bath

£491k

1 Chapel Yard, Bedford Road, Pertenhall

MK44 2AN

3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

Full Bedford report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Horse and Jockey — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Ravensden CofE Primary Academy. 5 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK44 2RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK44 2RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 35 points of interest in total.

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