Building permits in Bedford
Mapenzo tracks 649 building permits and applications in Bedford, with 115 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 8, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 346 | |
| Additions | 197 | |
| Garages | 60 | |
| Roofing | 59 | |
| Windows and doors | 45 | |
| Demolition | 39 | |
| HVAC | 13 | |
| Solar | 10 | |
| Electrical | 10 | |
| Signs | 9 | |
| Fences | 6 | |
| Facades | 5 | |
| Interior work | 5 | |
| Pools | 3 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Central Bedfordshire1,091 permits
- Milton Keynes827 permits
- North Hertfordshire1,007 permits
- Huntingdonshire1,058 permits
- Luton434 permits
- North Northamptonshire1,119 permits
- Stevenage240 permits
- West Northamptonshire1,360 permits
- Hertfordshire11 permits
- South Cambridgeshire1,562 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Bedford?
Mapenzo has 649 records in Bedford: 155 issued or under construction and 465 in review. 115 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Bedford?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Bedford in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.