Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #46 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Central Bedfordshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

84%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #218 of 292

90%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #184 of 292

79%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #46 of 292

32%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #67 of 292

64%

Minor dwellings approved

159 decided (1-9 homes)

83%

Major dwellings approved

29 decided (10+ homes)

69%

Change of use approved

51 decided

1,482

Total decisions

243 refused in 2025

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