The Ship 7 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB

Awaiting decision 25/02438/FUL
Council
Date received
8 Dec 2025
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
MK40 3JB

Description

Removal of built in planters, refurbishment of the existing porch areas, decorations and additional decking, handrails, floor finishes, fencing and gate with festoon lighting and associated timber posts. Internally replace the non-historic backfittings, internal decorations and replacement floor finishes.

Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bedford ranks #194 out of 292 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%) #245 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 292
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