Planning Applications in
Bedford
Bedford is part of the East region. Search any postcode in Bedford to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in Bedford
Based on 544 applications tracked between 2026-02-20 and 2026-08-27.
Full
42% of all applications
Householder
26% of all applications
Change of Use
8% of all applications
Demolition
6% of all applications
Outline
6% of all applications
Tree Works
5% of all applications
Bedford Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-02-20 to 2026-08-27 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Bedford
PlanWatch currently holds 544 Bedford planning records across 372 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-02-20 to 2026-08-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (230), Householder (140), Change of Use (41).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Recent Planning Applications in Bedford
Latest applications submitted to Bedford council.
T01 Common Walnut Tree, raise the canopy by up to 2m
Walnutwell 2 Church Road Willington Bedford MK44 3QD
Erection of 1X 9M MEDIUM WOODEN POLE The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
Land To Front Of 6 Ravensden Road Renhold Bedfordshire
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of porch to side)
40 Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LU
Oak Tree - Reduce overall spread by 1-1.5 metres to previous reduction points. Remove damaged and poorly formed branches and thin crown by 20%.
18 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
Hare Cottage 18 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Bedford council website.
Visit Bedford planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Bedford
Bedford Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Bedford's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Bedford Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Bedford council planning portal — publicaccess.bedford.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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