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Rear Extension approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 95.3% of rear extension applications, based on 43 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

95.3%
rear extension approval rate
43
Rear Extension decisions
41
Approved
2
Refused
91.8%
Bedford overall

Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Bedford average (91.8%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How rear extension compares in Bedford

Rear Extension (43 decided)
95.3%
Bedford all applications (183 decided)
91.8%

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Other project types in Bedford

Garage / Parking (37 decided)
100.0%
Side Extension (24 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (17 decided)
100.0%
57.1%
Dormer (13 decided)
100.0%
Outbuilding (11 decided)
100.0%
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