Land At Newmill Farm Wood Lane Willington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3QT

Awaiting decision 26/00701/OUT
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
MK44 3QT

Description

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except Access, for the erection of up to 2 residential dwellings.

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