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15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Bedford · updated daily · Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 90 days

14 Hurst Street Leigh WN7 3AFAwaiting decisionCertificate of lawful development for proposed single storey side extension together with alteration to first floor window to sideReceived 23 Oct 2026A/26/101709/LUCP
23 Dunham Grove Leigh WN7 3DSAwaiting decisionSingle storey side extension and relocation of entrance doorReceived 1 Oct 2026A/26/101532/HH
St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BPAwaiting decisionCondition Discharge application to PART discharge Condition No.10 (Ecological Enhancements - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and Condition No.18 (Landscape and Implementation Plans - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) and to FULLY discharge Condition No.12 (Cycle Storage - for the new school site) and Condition No.25 (Implementation of Plan for Landscape Works - for the site of the existing school to be demolished) in respect of approved application A/23/96040/MAJORReceived 10 Sep 2026A/26/101511/CON
St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Clarence Street And Playing Fields Hawkhurst Street Leigh WN7 2BPAwaiting decisionNon-Material Amendment application for previously approved application A/23/96040/MAJOR - Updates to drawing references in Condition 2 - Approved Plan ListReceived 8 Sep 2026A/26/101503/NMAS
Woodlawn Green Lane Leigh WN7 2TDApprovedG1 Maple Crown reduce height by 1 to 1.2 metresReceived 14 Aug 2026Decided 21 Oct 2026A/26/101383/WTTPO

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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Around Bedford

Postcode districts

WN7 157 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council

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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?

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