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Side Extension approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 100.0% of side extension applications, based on 24 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

100.0%
side extension approval rate
24
Side Extension decisions
24
Approved
0
Refused
91.8%
Bedford overall

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

How side extension compares in Bedford

Side Extension (24 decided)
100.0%
Bedford all applications (183 decided)
91.8%

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Other project types in Bedford

Rear Extension (43 decided)
95.3%
Garage / Parking (37 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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