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Other approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 85.4% of other applications, based on 41 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

85.4%
other approval rate
41
Other decisions
35
Approved
6
Refused
92.4%
Bedford overall

How other compares in Bedford

Other (41 decided)
85.4%
Bedford all types (119 decided)
92.4%

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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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