New dwelling planning approval in Bedford
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 19 May 2026.
Of 48 new dwelling planning applications decided by Bedford in the last 5 years, 65% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Bedford
- Extension : 82% approved (626 decided)
- Rear extension : 83% approved (469 decided)
- Side extension : 80% approved (200 decided)
- Loft conversion : 86% approved (139 decided)
- Tree work : 100% approved (122 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 70% approved (118 decided)
- Demolition : 74% approved (113 decided)
- Change of use : 54% approved (87 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Bedford, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Bedford decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.