Former Stewartby Brickworks Broadmead Road Stewartby Bedfordshire

Awaiting decision 26/00654/M73
Council
Date received
8 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
MK43 9LG

Description

Outline application with all matters reserved except access for a housing led mixed use redevelopment comprising up to 1,000 new homes, 1.31 hectares of employment land, a new primary school and pre-school, heritage centre, community facilities (including retail), open space, green infrastructure and associated works. including variation of approved plans condition 1, and variation of the wording of conditions 5 and 6 attached to 18/03022/EIA, to allow for establishment of the bridge over the railway line as a pedestrian and cycle only bridge, removal of the serviced school site and to allow a revised heritage strategy.

2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#239 of 282

Bedford ranks #180 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #237 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #209 of 282
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #180 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #230 of 282
56%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,031
Total decisions
192 refused in 2025