The New Inn 1 Rushden Road Wymington Bedford NN10 9LN
Awaiting decision
26/00344/S73
Description
Proposed alterations to the public house and flat to provide external step access to the flat and modify the layout and elevations of the public house and associated works, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/00429/FUL to allow for raised roof profile over the cellar and seating area to the single storey element facing Rushden Road.
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