Bedford, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bedford, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Bedford are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bedford
Bedford, a vibrant market town in Bedfordshire, England, serves as the county town and the administrative centre of the Borough of Bedford. As of the 2021 Census, its urban area boasts a population of 167,446, making it a significant hub for planning and development within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bedford
- Parliamentary constituency: Bedford
- LSOA: Bedford 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bedford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bedford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bedford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Bedford.
- - Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX
Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other sol
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 23 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RY
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Ship 7 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
Replacement externally illuminated pictorial sign and externally illuminated front, side and rear fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 38 - 40 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SP
Formation of two bedroom flat on the second floor. (Development already carried out)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 25 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RY
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 109 - 111 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE
25/01640/FUL - Condition 3 - Doors Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 109 - 111 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE
25/01640/FUL - Condition 4 - ATM/Safe-Opening Infill Materials (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 - 5 St Pauls Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SQ
Upgrade of Judicial Security in Court 2 by the installation of a new gate and new barrier to prevent access from the well of the court to the Judge's Bench
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 1 The Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JW
Replacement of windows and doors
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 1 The Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JW
Replacement of windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 1 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to t
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 15 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PL
A. Bay tree, approx 6m tall to reduce by 50% to leave the tree at approx 3m B. Field Maple, approx 12m tall to reduce back to previous points leaving it at approx 8m tall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 12 Waterloo Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PQ
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement of all existing uPVC windows with Heritage uPVC sliding sash windows, enlargement of two window openin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 11 Lurke Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3HZ
Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to t
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Providence Baptist Chapel Rothsay Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PT
25/00523/FUL - Condition 5 - Windows and Doors (discharge of condition)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - St Johns Church St Johns Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0DH
T.1 beech (Fagus slyvatica) - Prune the overhang back 5m where necessary to make safe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Sandersons 18 Rothsay Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PZ
T1 Ash: Remove 3 low limbs impacting on the adjacent buildings. reduce lateral cron spread by 1m. T2 Cherry: Fell. T3 Silver Birch: Remove 3 low branches to clear adjacent roof. T4 Self set Walnut: Fe
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 67 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PR
T1 - Oak - Crown thin by 15%, removing epicormic growth through out the crown. Reduce the western aspect of the crown by 2m and shape into the top of the crown to balance. Remove major deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 81 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE
New non-illuminated ATM tablet signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 69 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0EX
Installation of 2 x non-illuminated fascia signs and 1 x externally illuminated wall mounted sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-01-20
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A brief summary of Bedford in Bedfordshire
Bedford, a vibrant market town in Bedfordshire, England, serves as the county town and the administrative centre of the Borough of Bedford. As of the 2021 Census, its urban area boasts a population of 167,446, making it a significant hub for planning and development within the region.
Property prices in Bedford show an average sale price of £357,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bedford a particularly low-crime area.
Bedford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bedford. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bedford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bedford
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Bedford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bedford.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bedford were discharge of conditions (19), amendments (17), outline applications (14).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 medium-scale applications, 74 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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