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Yes. PlanPost monitors all 3 towns and built-up areas across Bedford every day, picking up new planning applications within 24 hours of submission.

Which councils handle planning in Bedford?

Planning applications in Bedford are handled by Bedford and Central Bedfordshire. PlanPost monitors all of them every day.

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

232 live applicationsMostly Extensions (105)Updated this morning

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Fairholme Bedford BedfordshireMK41

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionGarage Conversion

1 week ago30 Sept

Cambridge StreetPE19

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

OutbuildingSingle StoreyNew/Detached GarageLandscaping

1 week ago30 Sept

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

1 week ago29 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

1 week ago28 Sept

At Southwood Farm Drewels LanePE19

Replacement Dwelling & Associated Works

New BuildReplacement Dwelling

1 week ago26 Sept

Greenshields RoadMK40

Erection of a single-storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week 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

1 week ago25 Sept

Heddings Farm The LaneMK44

HeritageConversionOffice to ResidentialCar Parking

1 week 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

Bedford RoadMK45

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension with rooflights

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Manor RoadMK45

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of detached garage/store

OutbuildingNew/Detached Garage

2 weeks ago23 Sept

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Brook Farm CloseNN10

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Mill LaneMK45

Single storey rear extension with roof lights

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 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

2 weeks ago22 Sept

The Big Barn School LaneMK44

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

HeritageOutbuildingCarportStable/Equestrian

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Wendover DriveMK41

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Durler AvenueMK42

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

School RoadNN29

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

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago21 Sept

London RoadMK42

Single storey side extension to form food service counter.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2 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

2 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

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Winifred RoadMK40

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

ExtensionConversionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Grange WayMK44

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 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

2 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

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Cedar CloseMK45

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

2 weeks ago18 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

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Cherry WalkMK42

Single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

3 weeks ago15 Sept

Aspen AvenueMK41

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPrior Notification

3 weeks ago15 Sept

Phillpotts AvenueMK40

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago15 Sept

Windmill HillMK40

Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 1-3 dwellings.

New Build

3 weeks ago14 Sept

Hardwick LanePE19

Erection of a single-storey flat-roof rear extension with roof lanterns.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFlat Roof

3 weeks ago11 Sept

Spinney RoadMK44

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago11 Sept

York RoadNN29

Erection of a rear extension, extending 5.2m from the dwelling with a maximum height of 3.6m and eaves height of 2.9m

ExtensionRear Extension

3 weeks ago11 Sept

Irwin RoadMK40

Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionGarden Office

4 weeks ago10 Sept

High StreetNN29

Construction of extension of Garage

Extension

4 weeks ago10 Sept

St Marys AvenueNN10

Two storey and single storey rear extension and single storey side extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

4 weeks ago10 Sept

Bromham RoadMK40

Installation of an Ohme ePod untethered electric vehicle charging point including associated electrical cabling

HeritageEV Charger

4 weeks ago10 Sept

Chestnut CrescentMK45

Single storey side extension with a roof light

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionRoof Light/Velux

4 weeks ago9 Sept

Vyne CloseMK42

Two storey side extension with roof lights and rear first floor balcony.

ExtensionTwo StoreySide ExtensionBalcony (non-Juliet)

4 weeks ago9 Sept

Milton RoadMK41

Single storey rear extension and new porch to front elevation.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionPorch

4 weeks ago9 Sept

And 10 Bedford RoadMK42

Conversion of builder's premises and change of use to residential dwelling

Conversion

4 weeks ago9 Sept

Kimbolton RoadMK41

Single storey rear extension, conversion of part existing side outbuilding to utility and WC. Addition of front porch

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

4 weeks ago9 Sept

Harrold Priory Bedford BedfordshireMK41

Erection of a two-storey and partially single-storey rear extension, a single-storey front extension, garage conversion, internal alterations, and associated external works.

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

4 weeks ago8 Sept

St Neots RoadPE19

Garage conversion, erection of rear single-storey extension and erection of side single storey extension linking to the garage.

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyNew/Detached GarageGarage Conversion

1 month ago7 Sept

Elm Farm Keysoe RowMK44

ConversionPrior ApprovalPrior Notification

1 month ago7 Sept

12-month application volume

Bedford sees between 85 and 141 planning applications per month (averaging 113); 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

105

Loft conversions

Conversions

New builds

Heritage

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

232

vs 322 prior quarter

Approval rate

86%

44 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

105 apps

vs prior 90d

-28%

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%
Garage Door100%
Replacement Windows100%

Towns we cover in Bedford

3 towns, ordered by population.

Bedford92,407 residents · 87 apps 90d St Neots33,103 residents · 33 apps 90d Rushden31,687 residents · 15 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.”

Chris K.

Owner, CSK Property

Oakwood

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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