Fordham Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission

The Fordham planning portal is the official online system for submitting, tracking, and managing planning applications within the Fordham area. Designed for efficiency and ease of use, it enables applicants to upload documents, follow the progress of their application, and receive updates throughout the process.

Local residents can also view and comment on applications during public consultation periods, helping to ensure transparency and community involvement in local planning decisions.

To maximise your chances of approval and ensure your proposals comply with Central Bedfordshire Council’s environmental and ecological policies, it is recommended to seek professional ecological advice early in the planning process. Collington Winter provides expert consultancy to support applicants at every stage.

Collington Winter Environmental offers comprehensive ecological consultancy services to help ensure your proposal meets planning and environmental standards:

• Ecological Surveys – Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs) to assess habitats, protected species, and site constraints. Where necessary, we also recommend and carry out further detailed ecological surveys to ensure all requirements are met.
• Protected Species Assessment – Surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, reptiles, and nesting birds in line with UK and EU law. If protected species are found, we provide mitigation and licensing support, enabling your project to progress responsibly while safeguarding local wildlife.
• Tree surveys – Assessing tree health, root protection areas, and implications of Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs). We also advise on tree retention, protection measures, and compensation planting where removal is unavoidable.
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Measuring biodiversity and creating plans to meet the mandatory 10% net gain under the Environment Act 2021.
• Landscape Surveys – Considering the ecological and visual impacts of developments. This helps strengthen your application by demonstrating a balanced approach to local development and environmental protection.
• Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site monitoring during construction to ensure ecological requirements are properly followed.

Our specialist team provides tailored ecological advice to ensure your project aligns with all planning regulations and environmental standards. We deliver detailed assessments, practical recommendations, and ongoing support throughout the planning process.

For more information, please contact us at 01204939604, email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or complete the contact form below to speak with one of our specialists.