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Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 60.0% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 10 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

60.0%
change of use (residential) approval rate
10
Change of Use (Residential) decisions
6
Approved
4
Refused
92.4%
Bedford overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Bedford average (92.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Bedford

Change of Use (Residential) (10 decided)
60.0%
Bedford all applications (119 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Bedford

Rear Extension (31 decided)
93.5%
Garage / Parking (25 decided)
100.0%
Side Extension (17 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (14 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (11 decided)
100.0%
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