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Full approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 95.5% of full applications, based on 44 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

95.5%
full approval rate
44
Full decisions
42
Approved
2
Refused
92.4%
Bedford overall

How full compares in Bedford

Full (44 decided)
95.5%
Bedford all types (119 decided)
92.4%

What gets approved near your property?

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Other application types in Bedford

Full (44 decided)
95.5%
Other (41 decided)
85.4%
Discharge of Conditions (16 decided)
100.0%
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