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Planning in Bedford

Approved
77%
20 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Bedford in the last 24 months, from Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

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About Bedford

Bedford is a suburb of Leigh within the Wigan district of Greater Manchester, England. It was part of the historic townships of Bedford, Pennington, and Westleigh that consolidated in 1875 to establish the town of Leigh. Originally located in Lancashire, Bedford's development and integration into Leigh may influence planning applications and local development initiatives in the area. It sits within the Wigan district.

Property prices in Bedford show an average sale price of £370,135, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Bedford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Bedford, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bedford. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Bedford?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Bedford. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Bedford?
The average planning decision time near Bedford is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Bedford?
The planning approval rate near Bedford is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Bedford?
The most common type of planning application near Bedford is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Bedford?
You can search and track planning applications near Bedford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.