How many planning applications are there in Bedford?

We recorded 704 planning applications in Bedford in the last 90 days, of which 324 were approved and 71 refused. The figures are counted from Bedford Borough Council's own public register and update weekly.

Can I get planning application leads for Bedford?

Yes. A free Just Granted account shows every application we hold for Bedford, and the £39 a month plan includes 30 printed letters to applicants, then £1.20 each.

Does this page show who applied in Bedford?

No. Applicant names and addresses never appear on a public page. We show what was proposed, what was decided and when.

Planning applications in Bedford

Decided by Bedford Borough Council, english unitary authority. Part of Bedfordshire.

A flat overhead site plan of a street of generic building plots with one plot picked out.

704 applications in the last 90 days Measured

324 of them approved

71 refused

56 days typical time from validation to decision Median of the decisions we hold

Applications a week for the last 12 weeks — busiest week 40. Measured

27 Jul 2026 12 Oct 2026

Jobs on the register in Bedford

Newest first, straight from Bedford Borough Council's public register — what was proposed and what happened to it. We never publish who applied or where they live — that is what an account is for.

Single storey rear extension to form conservatory Awaiting decision Received 16 Oct 2026
T1 - T10 Limes on the Southern compound boundary - Cut back overhanging branches to the boundary. Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Tallest Oak sapling - Remove. Hawthorn - Reduce to near the ivy. Prune low growth on remaining trees to clear the road. Hornbeam - Crown lift to 5 meters from garden ground level. Selectively remove some large side stem… Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Single storey rear extension and single storey side/rear extension. Awaiting decision Received 15 Oct 2026
Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign Awaiting decision Received 14 Oct 2026
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore… Awaiting decision Received 13 Oct 2026
Two storey rear extension Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
T1 Copper beech - Reduce canopy by 3.5 meters. T2 Sycamore - Remove. T3 Sycamore - Remove. T4 Sycamore - Remove Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
T1 Liquid Amber dead - Remove and replant Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Erection of two storey front exrension, and part two storey rear extension Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
T1. Yew nearest to the house - Crown lift up to 4 meters to the first low limbs to improve light levels to garden and house.T2-9. x8 Yew Trees - Remove low growth up to first branches to improve light levels and form. T… Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026
Single story rear extension, including flat roof with a single lantern rooflight. Awaiting decision Received 12 Oct 2026

That is 12 of 704. A free account shows every one of them, filtered how you like.

Where Bedford is on the map. 1 district shaded on applications we hold. Measured

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Neighbouring districts

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