What planning history does The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL have?

The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL has 5 approved extension applications on file going back to June 2018. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL in?

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

Is The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL in a safe area?

Police records around The Pip, 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 The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

The closest primary school to The Pip, 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 transport links are near The Pip, Church Hill, MK44 2RL?

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

The Pip, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL

Overview

About The Pip

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

The Pip is a four-bedroom property in Ravensden, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 2RL). Other recorded features include notable views, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record.

10 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Garagedouble, detached
LandYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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 The Pip, 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.

Mar 2021
Conditions
In report
20/00288/S73 - Condition 3 - Gates and Railing details (Discharge of condition)
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
21/00126/AOC
View planning record
Nov 2020
DemolitionConditions
In report
Proposed new swimming pool and enclosure with link to main house, demolition and relocation of double garage, new pitched roof to existing flat roof extension, window modifications, including variation of condition 1 attached to 18/00360/FUL (approved plans) to allow for reduction in height of the existing wall, levels of the garage and alterations to ground levels to front.
Extension
Documents
28 docs on file
Reference
20/00288/S73
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.

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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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

Map

Everything within walking distance

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

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Pip, Church Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.