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Planning guidance

If you are unsure where to start, and whether you need planning permission, this section will guide you.

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Planning overview

This page gives a detailed overview of the planning process together with links to third-party planning systems the Council uses.

Do I need planning permission?

Find out whether you need planning permission or if your proposal could be permitted development. The self service links and other information will assist you, or you can apply as explained on the page.

Planning appeals

Find out if you can appeal against a planning decision and how to make an appeal. Planning appeals currently with the Planning Inspectorate can also be found in this section.

Report a planning breach

Before reporting a planning breach read the guidance to find out if your concern is a planning matter.

High hedge complaints

Find out what to do if you have a complaint about a high hedge.

Planning performance agreement

A planning performance agreement provides a project management framework between the Council and an applicant to engage on the applicant’s development proposal through the planning process. 

Bedford Design Review Service

The Council has partnered with Greater Cambridge Shared Planning to provide a Design Review Service. 

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