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240 in the last 90 days109 in the last 3044 in the last 1480% approveddecisions typically take 55 days

Source: Bedford Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 285 · received or decided in the last 90 days

89 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DU
DO NOT RETURN TILL AFTER 13/11 Demolition of the existing side extension and erection of a two-storey side extension with a single-storey rear element and front porch, to provide a granny annexe, together with the formation of a new vehicular access and additional on-site parking space. (Development already carried out)
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01811/S73A
3 Duckmill Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AX
Change of Use of a B8 storage unit into a one bedroom C3 dwelling.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/01993/FUL
Land Rear Of 35 Bedford Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JF
Erection of self-build/custom-build detached dwelling (Bungalow).
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/01980/FUL
Struttle End Farm Renhold Road Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RH
Demolition of existing buildings and change of use of land to self-storage (Use Class B8) and stationing of 110 ISO containers, including new internal access road and gate, woodland planting and associated works, and retention of limited area of hardstanding adjacent to existing storage building (revised scheme following approval ref: 26/00257/S73A) (development already carried out)
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/01981/S73A
The New Inn 1 Rushden Road Wymington Bedford NN10 9LN
Change of use of public house to a residential dwelling with associated alterations, provision of parking spaces and associated ancillary works
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/02001/FUL

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bedford Borough Council received?

Bedford Borough Council received 1,105 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 80%.

How long does Bedford Borough Council take to decide applications?

Bedford Borough Council takes an average of 55 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Bedford Borough Council?

Bedford Borough Council approves 80% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Bedford Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Bedford Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bedford Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Bedford Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Bedford Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,857 appeals were lodged against Bedford Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Bedford Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bedford Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Bedford Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Bedford, located within the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire, England. This council oversees planning applications and local governance, making it a key resource for those interested in development and land use in the area. The council was established in | preceded_by =. Laura Church serves as Chief Executive since October 2021.

The council area encompasses 105 towns and villages, including Bedford, Kempston and Wixams. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bedford Borough Council received 1,105 planning applications. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (230), outline applications (163), amendments (159). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,857 planning appeals were lodged against Bedford Borough Council decisions, of which 438 were allowed and 1,164 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bedford Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bedford Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.