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Side Extension approval rate in Bedford

Bedford approved 100.0% of side extension applications, based on 17 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

100.0%
side extension approval rate
17
Side Extension decisions
17
Approved
0
Refused
92.4%
Bedford overall

Side Extension applications are approved more often than the Bedford average (92.4%), suggesting the council is relatively receptive to these projects.

How side extension compares in Bedford

Side Extension (17 decided)
100.0%
Bedford all applications (119 decided)
92.4%

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Other project types in Bedford

Rear Extension (31 decided)
93.5%
Garage / Parking (25 decided)
100.0%
Loft Conversion (14 decided)
100.0%
Dormer (11 decided)
100.0%
60.0%
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