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25/02562/M73 - Major S73 Variation of Condition Approved

Proposal

Outline Application (all matters reserved other than access) for the development of up to 40 dwellings, vehicular and pedestrian access, green infrastructure including open space and landscaping, and related drainage and other infrastructure works, including variation of condition 6 attached to (appeal ref APP/K0235/) to allow for the provision of a temporary construction access and for the development to commence prior to the completion of the approved vehicular access junction to the highway. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Dec 2025
Consultation
24 Jun 2026
Approved
24 Jun 2026

Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Major S73 Variation of Condition
Postcode
MK43 7SP
Received
24 Dec 2025
Validated
24 Dec 2025
Ward
Clapham & Oakley
Parish
Oakley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Permit subject to a Planning Obligation
Decision date
24 Jun 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show
Agent
DLP Planning Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14585372
Neighbours
24 Jun 2026
Site notice
12 Jan 2026
Press notice
5 Jan 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Bedford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #259 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #239 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #201 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #233 of 296
52%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
57 decided
993
Total decisions
203 refused in the year to March 2026