1 Osprey Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7TH
Decided - Refused
25/02556/FUL
Description
Single storey side extension to form annexe.
2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#236 of 277
Bedford ranks #177 out of 277 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%) #232 of 277
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #204 of 277
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #177 of 277
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #226 of 277
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
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