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Bedford planning applications
1,448 applications. 75% approved. 50 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,448 planning applications from Bedford. 497 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 75% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Bedford takes a median of 50 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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26/01731/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL
Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.
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26/01732/FUL Awaiting decision
50 Churchill Close Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LU
Single storey side and rear extensions
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26/01726/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Vyne Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8RH
Two storey side extension with roof lights and rear first floor balcony.
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26/01722/FUL Awaiting decision
114 Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AS
Single storey rear extension and new porch to front elevation.
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26/01720/FUL Awaiting decision
239 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AE
Single storey rear extension, conversion of part existing side outbuilding to utility and WC. Addition of front porch
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26/01718/FUL Awaiting decision
Aldebaran 18A Lower Farm Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JB
Single storey side and rear extensions, new conservatory to the rear and front porch extension.
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26/01716/CPNQ Awaiting decision
100 Wilden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JJ
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
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26/01712/FUL Awaiting decision
33 Harrold Priory Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0SD
Erection of a two-storey and partially single-storey rear extension, a single-storey front extension, garage conversion, internal alterations, and associated external works.
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26/01713/TELLN Decided
O/S 8 Randalls Close Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8LN
11m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
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26/01711/CPNMA Awaiting decision
Elm Farm Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB
Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
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26/01709/TPO Awaiting decision
21 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ
Oak (T3) - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level.
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26/01703/FUL Awaiting decision
Station House Station Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8BL
Single storey Rear extension, to include installation of solar panels
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26/01701/LDE Awaiting decision
Grange Academy Halsey Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AU
Certificate to confirm that Grange Academy Farm is an extension of the school's theraputic and educational provision under use class F1a, including the associated buildings.
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26/01700/FUL Awaiting decision
6 Chiltern Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EQ
Single storey side extension, front porch, roof height alteration and rear dormer to existing bungalow, to create chalet-style dwelling with first floor acommodation
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26/01699/FUL Awaiting decision
153A Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DD
Erection of a front porch extension incorporating a WC and replacement of the existing concrete driveway with a grid and gravel permeable surfacing
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26/01694/HPN Awaiting decision
37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.
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26/01698/LDE Awaiting decision
The Spinney Sandye Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AE
Certificate to confirm that the current occupation and operation of the whole Property remains use as a dwellinghouse within Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The primary case is that the use falls within Class C3(b). Class C3(a) is advanced expressly in the alternative. On either basis, no material change of use from the established C3 use has occurred.
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26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision
37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA
Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.
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26/01692/S73A Awaiting decision
The Barn Little Staughton Road Pertenhall Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AW
Change of use of part of the site to equestrian use; construction of a new equestrian stable for personal use; retrospective planning permission for the formation of an access track and formation of a turning area to serve the stable.
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26/01691/ADV Awaiting decision
Former E On Energy Site Caxton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HT
Display of 2 no. non-illuminated flat faced white 'G' logo's with provisional outline locations for further occupier signage (subject to separate consent) to the Caxton Road facing ends of Units 110 and 300 (following approval under 25/00763/MAF).
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26/01689/FUL Awaiting decision
2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR
Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.
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26/01686/PIP Awaiting decision
Land Adj To 1 Duloe Lane Duloe St Neots PE19 5HP
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 5 self build dwellings and footpath link
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26/01682/SPNJ Awaiting decision
Express By Holiday Inn Wilstead Road Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9BB
Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.
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26/01685/TELLN Decided
Land To The Front Of 50 George Street Clapham Bedfordshire
Erection of 1 x 9m Medium wooden pole at the above location. (For the purpose of building an electronic communications network, and in accordance with The Electronic Communications Code, and the relevant Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order (as amended) we hereby notify you, the local planning authority, of BTs intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5.) (this is not a planning application)
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26/01684/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN
Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion
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26/01679/TPO Awaiting decision
The Green At Station Road And Reynes Drive Oakley Bedfordshire
T1 - Beech. reduce 3 lateral limbs back to suit canopy line, circa up 3m on lower limb, circa 2m on limbs within upper canop. T2 - Dead Sorbus. Remove. T3 - Dead/declining beech tree. Remove. T4 - Dead/declining Sorbus. Remove.
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26/01681/FUL Awaiting decision
33 - 35 St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PN
Formation of a patient set-down and pick-up facility, ancillary to the existing dental use (Use Class E), within the rear curtilage; comprising partial demolition of the rear boundary wall to form a new vehicular access from the rear service lane, one accessible (disabled) transfer bay and one set-down space with associated hardstanding and drainage, boundary treatment, cycle and refuse storage, and an electric vehicle charging point.
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26/01677/FUL Awaiting decision
4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY
Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation
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26/01674/FUL Awaiting decision
67 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AG
Infill of existing garage door and installation of window to facilitate conversion of existing garage to habitable accomodation.
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26/01669/EIASCP Awaiting decision
Land North Of Clapham Between Highbury Grove And The Baulk/Green Lane Clapham Bedfordshire
EIA Scoping Opinion request under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), in respect of the erection of up to 570 dwellings, including affordable housing, public open space, new village green, landscaping, parking and associated infrastructure, alongside the partial demolition, retention and conversion of the existing agricultural barns for residential or commercial uses with vehicular access (This is not the planning application for the development it is a scoping opinion only under EIA regulations)
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26/01667/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Laburnum Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HQ
One and two storey side and rear extensions.
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26/01659/LDP Decided
40 Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LU
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of porch to side)
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26/01658/TELLN Decided
Land To Front Of 6 Ravensden Road Renhold Bedfordshire
Erection of 1X 9M MEDIUM WOODEN POLE The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
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26/01664/TPO Awaiting decision
Walnutwell 2 Church Road Willington Bedford MK44 3QD
T01 Common Walnut Tree, raise the canopy by up to 2m
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26/01646/LDP Decided
4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.)
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26/01648/FUL Awaiting decision
20 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN
One and two storey side and rear extensions and demolition of existing outbuildings (Revised scheme).
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26/01654/S73 Awaiting decision
Land Rear Of 6 - 8 Willington Road Cople Bedfordshire
Erection of detached dwelling, including variation of condition 14 attached to 25/00223/FUL, to allow for the 30% tree canopy cover requirement to be satisfied by an off-site financial contribution.
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26/01644/CPNQ Awaiting decision
Hare Cottage 18 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW
Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
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26/01647/TPO Awaiting decision
18 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ
Oak Tree - Reduce overall spread by 1-1.5 metres to previous reduction points. Remove damaged and poorly formed branches and thin crown by 20%.
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26/01640/LDP Decided
2 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2EA
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (re-roofing and associated works)
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26/01638/FUL Awaiting decision
2 Hooked Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DL
Single storey front extension
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26/01637/LDP Decided
15 Aspen Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BX
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension containing accessible bathroom)
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26/01633/EIASCP Awaiting decision
Land East Of Bedford Road Wixams Bedfordshire
Request Under Regulation 15 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended), for a Scoping opinion in respect of proposed residential-led development, comprising up to 2800 new homes with supporting business, education, retail, community, leisure, and sports uses, and associated infrastructure and works at Medbury Village, East Wixams ('the Site'). (This is not a planning application for the development, this is a scoping opinion request only under EIA regulations)
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26/01639/LDE Awaiting decision
27 Whitbread Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DY
Certificate to confirm existing use of the property as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Use Class C4, accommodating no more than six unrelated occupiers sharing communal facilities.
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26/01629/COU Awaiting decision
16 Maskell Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0GP
Change of use to C2 (Residential Children's Home)
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26/01622/FUL Awaiting decision
14 Shearley Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HH
Single storey side infill extension to link to existing garage building, including part garage conversion.
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26/01624/S73 Awaiting decision
Argrey 158 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QR
Erection of new detached dwelling to side, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 22/02560/FUL, to allow for minor amendments to the approved plans, comprising alterations to the design and appearance of the front bay window, together with associated fenestration amendments.
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26/01625/FUL Awaiting decision
19 Fountains Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8NU
Garage conversion, single storey rear extension and associated alterations
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26/01612/AOC Decided
The Yellow House 198 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AR
96/01317/LBC - Condition 4 - Outbuilding Record (discharge of condition)
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26/01623/LBC Awaiting decision
The Leys High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ
Installation of chimney pot together with the installation of wood-burning stove and chimney liner.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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26/01646/LDP Decided
4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.)
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23/00324/M73 Decided
RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE
Application for approval of Reserved Matters for 250 dwellings (including access, appearance, landscaping layout and scale) pursuant to Outline approval 02/01920/OUT (appeal ref, APP/W0205/A/03/1113593) as extended under 13/00765/EXTM, including variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 17 and 18 attached to 16/03461/MAR to allow for changes to the layout and design of the approved cycleway path running along the disused railway line corridor.
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26/00016/AOC Decided
Land At Village Farm 85 Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DB
24/02231/MAO - Condition 6 Biodiversity Net Gain Report (discharge of condition)
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26/01397/AOC Decided
Land Rear Of 6 - 8 Willington Road Cople Bedfordshire
25/00223/FUL - Condition 5 - Materials (Discharge of Condition)
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26/01395/AOC Decided
Land Rear Of 6 - 8 Willington Road Cople Bedfordshire
25/00223/FUL - Condition 3 - BNG (Discharge of Condition)
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26/01562/AOC Decided
95 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1EA
25/02063/MDC3 - Condition 11 Bin store materials (discharge of condition)
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26/01561/AOC Decided
95 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1EA
25/02063/MDC3 - Condition 10 External materials (discharge of condition)
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26/01640/LDP Decided
2 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2EA
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (re-roofing and associated works)
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26/01478/FUL Decided
2 Churchgate Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3HW
Flat roof extension to detached garage, partial garage conversion and insertion of roof window.
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26/01525/FUL Decided
6 Larkway Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7JW
Single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing conservatory
The full record
Decisions between 2002 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 979 decisions from Bedford between 2002 and 2026, part of 1,448 applications on record. Over that period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 463 granted against 107 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 941 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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02/01809/FUL Refused
5 Littledale Street Kempston Bedford MK42 8PJ
Two storey rear extension.
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02/02487/LDP Granted
5 Littledale Street Kempston Bedford MK42 8PJ
Single storey rear extension.
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03/00537/FUL Granted
St. John's School Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8AB
Retention of double classroom unit
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03/02264/FUL Granted
Ashwood Lodge Keysoe Row West Keysoe Bedford MK44 2JF
Two storey side extension.
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03/02545/AOC Granted
Prince Of Wales House High Street Upper Dean Huntingdon Cambs PE18 0LY
Erection of one dwelling and double garage, erection of attached double garage to exisiting public house and alterations to access - discharge of condition 4 of planning permission 01/00640/FUL - boundary treatment.
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03/02852/TCA Decided
38 Shakespeare Road Bedford MK40 2ED
Pollarding of one Silver Birch tree.
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03/02937/TCA Decided
31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD
Felling of Sycamore tree.
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03/03008/FUL Granted
The Village Medical Centre Kingswood Way Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GH
Erection of Medical Centre with formation of access and car parking area.
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03/02849/TPO Granted
St.Peters House 86 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford MK44 1PE
Works to ten trees.
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03/02895/LDP Refused
Liberty Works Shuttleworth Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0EP
Proposed use of building for car sales and servicing (east half).
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 312 63%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 110 22%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 75 15%
Planning agents in Bedford
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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J&J Architectural & Construction Services Ltd 83% granted overall 35
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Legah Architecture LTD 77% granted overall 31
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Campbell Ark Ltd 60% granted overall 26
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Richard Batchelor Architecture 92% granted overall 25
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Eden Tree Specialists Ltd 100% granted overall 21
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Phillips Planning Services Limited 87% granted overall 18
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Domestic Designs Ltd. 88% granted overall 12
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Applications by ward in Bedford
- Biddenham 46
- Brickhill 42
- Bromham 90
- Castle & Newnham 64
- Cauldwell 35
- Clapham & Oakley 45
- De Parys 61
- Great Barford 61
- Harpur 60
- Harrold 59
- Kempston Central & East 47
- Kempston North 27
- Kempston South 29
- Kingsbrook 38
- Putnoe 37
- Queens Park 36
- Renhold & Ravensden 49
- Riseley 93
- Sharnbrook 69
- Shortstown 32
- Wixams & Wilstead 78
- Wootton & Kempston Rural 50
- Wyboston 69
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Bedford decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Bedford decided 497 planning applications. 75% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Bedford?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 50 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bedford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 497 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 63% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Bedford decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 979 decisions from Bedford between 2002 and 2026, out of 1,448 applications on record. Across that whole period 81% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Bedford?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 183 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Bedford's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Bedford: 1,448 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 497 decided, 75% approved, median 50 days to a decision. 961 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 979 in total, 81% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.