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Planning appeals in Bedford Borough Council

Every appeal the Planning Inspectorate has decided in Bedford Borough Council since 2016, refreshed nightly. Type a topic into the free search to read how Inspectors have reasoned here.

1,188

appeals on record since 2016

28%

of decided appeals allowed

23 wks

median receipt to decision

decisions in the last 12 months, 29% allowed

By appeal type

Householder334 decided

32% allowed

Minor538 decided

26% allowed

Major68 decided

41% allowed

Commercial19 decided

42% allowed

Enforcement105 decided

2% allowed

Other111 decided

31% allowed

Not classified13 decided

23% allowed

By procedure

Written representations1,126 decided

27% allowed

Hearings37 decided

35% allowed

Inquiries25 decided

36% allowed

Latest decisions in Bedford Borough Council

Dismissed7 September 20266010828
18 The Dell Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DL
Dismissed1 September 20266011645
Land North West Of Sackville Cottage High Street, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1BS
Dismissed11 August 2026· householder6010996
4 Lancaster Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UA
a two storey side and single storey rear extension, permeable paving, PV panels and an air source heat pump
Dismissed11 August 2026· householder6010566
3, The Willows, Wootton, MK43 9JA
two storey front, side and rear extensions and external alterations
Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6005012
54 Tithe Barn Road, Wootton, MK43 9EZ
demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new two bedroom end of terrace dwelling
Dismissed3 August 2026· householder6008188
6 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ
a two storey side extension, front porch, and first floor roof height alteration and extension, to existing bungalow to form a chalet bungalow with first floor accommodation
Allowed24 July 2026· advert6008521
Footpath outside 1 Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40 1LR
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Allowed24 July 20266008520
Footpath outside 1 Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40 1LR
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Allowed24 July 2026· advert6008516
Footpath outside 36 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PS
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Allowed24 July 20266008515
Footpath outside, 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Allowed24 July 2026· major6004689
Land North of Hall End Road, Wootton, MK43 9HP
the erection of up to 90 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access
Dismissed23 July 20266008879
1 Park Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NY
change of use from car sales to MOT centre with car repairs and servicing
Notice varied and upheld17 July 2026· enforcement3357700
land rear 3 Great North Road, , Chawston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BD
Dismissed13 July 2026· minor6008975
Land Adjacent 26 Ford Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3EG
the erection of 5-9 dwellings
Dismissed13 July 20266008010
48 High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2QD
erection of new self-build dwelling with detached garage and associated works

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are computed from decisions the Planning Inspectorate has published for this authority area and refresh with the record; decisions without a published letter or a recorded authority may be missing. This page is research, not advice — verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.