Land North Of Lower Farm Road Bromham Bedfordshire Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/00249/MAO
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Feb 2026
Postcode
MK43 8JB

Description

Outline planning permission for the development of up to 93 dwellings, green and blue infrastructure, open space, and associated works, with all matters reserved except from access Data via plota.co.uk

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

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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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