The Old School House 4 The Green Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DB
Awaiting decision
26/00460/LBC
Description
Renovation of stonework to the Old School House, School Room and boundary walls including partial rebuilding of failed boundary wall, localised repairs to building stonework to replace weathered and damaged stones, works to repair the window hoods and replace failed hoods, repairs to the bay window roof and repointing of all stonework to replace cement ribbon pointing.
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