Elmleigh 18 Wilden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JP

Awaiting decision 26/00453/S73
Council
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
MK41 0JP

Description

Erection of a single storey front extension, raising of bungalow roof and installation of dormer windows and roof lights to facilitate loft conversion and associated works including alteration to driveway and external alterations (Revised scheme, development already commenced), including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 25/01289/S73A to allow for amendments to vehicle access arrangement.

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