Chequers Lodge Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
Pending
26/00683/FUL
Description
Erection of detached two storey annexe/activity and sun lounge
Historical activity at this location
7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
Withdrawn
Carlton House 5 Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
21/00182/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to omit the car port and garden store.
2021
Approved
Carlton House 5 Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
Single-storey rear extension and car port with garden store.
2017
Approved
Enterprise Works Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
Siting of two storey container with link to main building and external staircase for stor…
2017
Approved
Chequers Hill Garage Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
Erection of single storey storage building
2016
Approved
11 Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
Demolition of existing dwelling, garage, outbuildings and sheds. Erection of replacement…
2016
Refused
Enterprise Works Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ
13/02305/FUL (Siting of two storey storage container with link to main building and exter…
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Bedford ranks #194 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 292
56%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,031
Total decisions
192 refused in 2025