5 The Larches Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7LP

Awaiting decision 26/00409/S73
Council
Date received
2 Mar 2026
Date validated
9 Mar 2026
Postcode
MK42 7LP

Description

Two storey front extension with dormer to side , single storey rear/side extension and garage conversion, including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 19/01085/FUL to allow for render to garage conversion and the repositioning of window.

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