Bedford planning committee decisions
34 decisions from the committee's minutes, 11 Aug 2025 to 14 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 17 decisions went against officer advice
Below the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 125th highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 34
- Approved
- 94.1%
- Against officer advice
- 5.9%
- Meetings
- 14
How Bedford compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
| 123 | Chesterfield | 6% | 3 of 50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | Dumfries | 5.9% | 2 of 34 |
| 125 | Bedford | 5.9% | 2 of 34 |
| 126 | Dover | 5.8% | 3 of 52 |
| 127 | Wandsworth | 5.7% | 3 of 53 |
Source: Plota analysis of committee minutes from 346 councils.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Bedford's committee is less favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 100% of these decisions; the committee approved 94.1%, 5.9 points fewer.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Bedford leans further against applicants than most.
Over the 34 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Bedford's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
94.1% approved and 5.9% refused. Bedford's minutes do not record vote counts.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Bedford's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
2 of 34 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 2 of 2 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Bedford's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- 250 homes and cycle pathRAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown BedfordshireOfficers advised approval because the narrower gravel path would reduce impacts on wildlife and could be controlled through conditions.Refused
- MOT centre and repairs1 Park Road Kempston Bedford BedfordshireOfficers advised granting permission because the use was acceptable in principle and conditions could address parking, noise and waste.Refused
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 3
- Up to 500 homesMillfield End Land To The West Of Bedford Road Great Barford BedfordshireApproved
- Replacement footbridgeQueens Bridge Stafford Road Bedford BedfordshireApproved
- 250 homes and cycle pathRAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown BedfordshireRefused
August 2026 3
- Two dwellingsThe Royal George 57 High Street Stagsden Bedford BedfordshireApproved
- Supported living accommodation15 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford BedfordshireApproved
- Elective care hubBritannia Road Car Park At Bedford Hospital South Wing Accessed Via Kings Place Bedford BedfordshireApproved
July 2026 1
June 2026 2
- Two-person care home82 Gladstone Street Bedford BedfordshireApproved
- 67 homes and layout changesLand North Of School Lane School Lane Roxton BedfordshireApproved
April 2026 1
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