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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

230 live applicationsMostly Extensions (106)Updated this morning

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Wedgwood RoadMK41

New

Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage and relocation of front entrance

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear Extension

6 days ago8 Oct

Melrose DriveMK42

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Turnpike GardensMK42

Single storey rear extension with pitched roof and rooflights, front canopy/porch, addition of a bay window to front elevation and partial garage conversion.

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionGarage Conversion

1 week ago5 Oct

The CloseMK41

Demolition of conservatory and detached garage. Erection of single storey side/rear extensions

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago5 Oct

Kempston RoadMK42

Hip to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer windows and velux roof windows to the proposed roof. Conversion of single dwelling to form 7no. Residential Flats with associated car parking, bou…

LoftNew BuildConversionDormerHip to GableRoof Light/Velux

1 week ago5 Oct

Welbourne GardensMK42

Conversion of existing two-storey side extension into a separate, self-contained dwelling house, including the erection of a new part two storey/part single storey rear extension and alterations to t…

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Beachampstead RoadPE19

single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Manor Gate Bungalow Chadwell EndMK44

Single storey rear and side extensions following the demolition of existing rear and side structures and change of use of land to extend residential garden area, with repositioned fence

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Fairholme Bedford BedfordshireMK41

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionGarage Conversion

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Cambridge StreetPE19

Demoliton of existing outbuilding and erection of single storey garage including minor landscaping

OutbuildingSingle StoreyNew/Detached GarageLandscaping

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Millwright WayMK45

Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights and part garage conversion

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

2 weeks ago30 Sept

- 39 High StreetMK42

Proposed two storey side extension to provide additional office space and to provide replacement for existing timber shed. New timber cycle store shed and works to remove existing meal gate and fence…

ExtensionOutbuildingTwo StoreySide ExtensionShed/Store

2 weeks ago30 Sept

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Orchard Cottage Riseley RoadMK44

Demolition of existing garage and annex building and erection of a new replacement garage and annex building

OutbuildingAnnex/AnnexeNew/Detached GarageDemolition

2 weeks ago29 Sept

Gadsey Brook Cottage Water LaneMK41

Single storey side and rear extension to replace existing conservatories

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago29 Sept

Orchard Cottage Riseley RoadMK44

Demolition of existing garage and annex building and erection of a new replacement garage and annex building

HeritageOutbuildingAnnex/AnnexeNew/Detached GarageDemolition

2 weeks ago29 Sept

High StreetPE19

First floor side extension including front dormer window and 3no. rooflights.

ExtensionLoftSide ExtensionFirst Floor ExtensionDormer

2 weeks ago29 Sept

Castle RoadMK40

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

LoftDormerHip to GableLoft Conversion

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Irwin RoadMK40

Erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension and detached garage

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Huntingdon StreetPE19

Residential development of 9 homes: conversion of existing building into 8 homes and 1 new build and associated landscaping and drainage works

HeritageNew BuildConversionLandscaping

2 weeks ago28 Sept

At Southwood Farm Drewels LanePE19

Replacement Dwelling & Associated Works

New BuildReplacement Dwelling

2 weeks ago26 Sept

Greenshields RoadMK40

Erection of a single-storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago25 Sept

Heddings Farm The LaneMK44

Change of use of office (use class E(g)(i)) to dwelling (use class C3), including installation of internal partitioning and suspended ceiling, creation of residential curtilage and provision of car p…

ConversionOffice to ResidentialCar Parking

2 weeks ago25 Sept

Heddings Farm The LaneMK44

HeritageConversionOffice to ResidentialCar Parking

2 weeks ago25 Sept

Bedford RoadMK44

Application for the technical details consent pursuant to permission in principle reference 25/01675/PIP for the erection of a dwelling.

New Build

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Castle Dairy House St Neots RoadMK41

Alterations to elevations, addition of balcony above existing rear extension

ExtensionRear ExtensionBalcony (non-Juliet)

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Kings RoadMK45

Demolition of side extension and alterations to side windows of existing dwelling, and erection of a new adjacent dwelling

ExtensionNew BuildSide ExtensionDemolition

3 weeks ago23 Sept

Manor RoadMK45

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of detached garage/store

OutbuildingNew/Detached Garage

3 weeks ago23 Sept

Brook Farm CloseNN10

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

3 weeks ago23 Sept

Mill LaneMK45

Single storey rear extension with roof lights

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago23 Sept

Bedford RoadMK45

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension with rooflights

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago23 Sept

Stirling RoadMK42

One and two storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 4 children), with associated external works.

ExtensionConversionTwo StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago22 Sept

The Big Barn School LaneMK44

Reinstatement of the former stable range and the carport/snug range.

HeritageOutbuildingCarportStable/Equestrian

3 weeks ago22 Sept

Wendover DriveMK41

Demolition of store and erection of single storey side/rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

3 weeks ago22 Sept

Durler AvenueMK42

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago21 Sept

School RoadNN29

Demolition of existing side structure and outbuilding and erection of a two-storey side extension

ExtensionOutbuildingTwo StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

3 weeks ago21 Sept

London RoadMK42

Single storey side extension to form food service counter.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

3 weeks ago21 Sept

Brooke House Kimbolton RoadMK44

Single storey front extension to existing garage and conversion of garage to form a home gym and office spa (revised scheme)(already commenced)

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyFront ExtensionHome Gym

3 weeks ago21 Sept

Canberra RoadMK42

Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 2 children), with associated external works.

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago21 Sept

Winifred RoadMK40

Single storey side/rear extension including connection to and conversion of existing garage block.

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago21 Sept

Grange WayMK44

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension).

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago21 Sept

Midland RoadMK40

Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to…

ConversionPrior ApprovalPrior Notification

3 weeks ago18 Sept

Meadow ClosePE19

Erection of side extension with pitched roof and erection of rear/side extension with flat roof.

ExtensionSide ExtensionFlat RoofPitched Roof

3 weeks ago18 Sept

Cedar CloseMK45

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Removal of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

3 weeks ago18 Sept

Campton RoadMK45

Erection of new dwelling and detached garage

New BuildOutbuildingNew/Detached Garage

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Walnut WalkMK42

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. I…

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Notification

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Harpur StreetMK40

Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope

Loft

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Hardwick RoadPE19

Proposed erection of first floor extension

ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Hawthorne AvenueMK40

Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Care Home for up to 2 children

ConversionCare Home/NursingChange of Use Class

4 weeks ago16 Sept

Cherry WalkMK42

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

4 weeks ago15 Sept

Aspen AvenueMK41

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Notification

4 weeks ago15 Sept

12-month application volume

Bedford sees between 85 and 141 planning applications per month (averaging 115); recent months are easing.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in Bedford, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Bedford

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

106

Heritage

New builds

Loft conversions

Conversions

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

230

vs 322 prior quarter

Approval rate

83%

41 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

106 apps

vs prior 90d

-29%

How councils in Bedford compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Bedford

52% of the area

Approval rate: 75%
Median decision: 7.6 wk

Most approved

Pitched Roof100%
Change Of Use Class100%
Side Elevation100%

Central Bedfordshire

23% of the area

Approval rate: 79%
Median decision: 10.0 wk

Most approved

Pitched Roof100%
Replacement Windows100%
Front Door100%

Towns we cover in Bedford

3 towns, ordered by population.

Bedford92,407 residents · 87 apps 90d St Neots33,103 residents · 36 apps 90d Rushden31,687 residents · 13 apps 90d

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Upload your logo and letterhead once, or let PlanPost generate one for you. Every matched application triggers a letter personalised with the homeowner's address and the project they applied for. The greeting stays “Dear Homeowner”: we never use their name. Royal Mail, same working day.

“The letters look better than anything I'd have put together myself. One landed on a £72k loft before the homeowner had even spoken to another builder.”

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Construction

EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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