Bedford ranks #188 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%).

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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

57%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #188 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

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