Rear Extension approval rate in Bedford
Bedford approved 95.3% of rear extension applications, based on 43 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
95.3%
rear extension approval rate
43
Rear Extension decisions
41
Approved
2
Refused
75.7%
Bedford overall
Rear Extension applications are approved more often than the Bedford average (75.7%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.
How rear extension compares in Bedford
Rear Extension
95.3%
Bedford all applications
75.7%
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Other project types in Bedford
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