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Bedford planning applications
203 applications. 75% approved. 53 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 203 planning applications from Bedford. 49 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 75% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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26/01435/TELLN Awaiting decision
Verge At Junction Of Brickhill Drive And Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire
Permitted development under Class A of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended, Removal of existing 20.0m Streetworks monopole supporting 6no antennas to be replaced by the proposed 20.0, Streetworks monopole supporting 6no antennas. 2no. equipment cabinets and 1no meter pillar to be removed and replaced with 3no proposed equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
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26/01434/TELLN Awaiting decision
Land Fronting No 57 Bell Lane Cotton End Bedfordshire
Permitted development under Class A of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended, Erection of 9m light wooden pole (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
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26/01433/T5DN Awaiting decision
The Nook 33A Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PB
Remove six Lombardy Poplars as all trees are hollow with extensive basal decay and are therefore extremely unstable.
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26/01432/T5DN Awaiting decision
98B High Street Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DF
Remove mature Ash tree in rear garden
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26/01419/TELLN Awaiting decision
Land West Of Interchange Way Kempston Bedfordshire
Permitted development under Class A of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended, The removal of 6 no. antenna and the installation of 9 no. replacement antenna and ancillary radio equipment onto existing support poles at existing lattice mast. Structural strengthening of the tower legs via bracing steelwork replacement between 0-5m & 10-15m & 20-25m. Ancillary development thereto. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
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26/01409/ADV Awaiting decision
107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE
Installation of non-illuminated fascia sign and hanging sign.
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26/01402/FUL Awaiting decision
Greensleeves 130 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QR
Erection of single storey side and rear extensions, two storey front and rear extensions, enlargement of existing dormers and external alterations. Revised scheme.
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26/01403/FUL Awaiting decision
2 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY
Loft conversion with 4 velux rooflights
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26/01401/OUT Awaiting decision
Land At Via Grace 15 Vicarage Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3EU
Outline application with all matters reserved, aside access, for the erection of a single dwelling (Self Build).
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26/01392/FUL Awaiting decision
Meadow House Norfolk Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DU
Demolition of the existing detached dwelling and associated outbuildings, followed by the erection of a replacement self-build detached dwelling and associated works.
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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26/01344/LDP Granted
Owlswood Mansion Lane Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BN
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Garage conversion)
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26/00648/AOC Granted
62 & 62A Park Road West Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7SL
25/00302/CPNMA - Condition 3 - Bin Storage (discharge of condition)
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26/01041/TCA Decided
23 Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BB
T1 - Box Elder - 1.5metre Crown Reduction
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26/01099/TCA Decided
Beacon House 12 Linden Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2DA
T1 Maple - Reduce height by 2m and sides by 1.5m T2 London Plane - Reduce height by 3m and sides by 2m. G1 Lawson Cypress hedge - Reduce height by 2m.
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26/01245/TCA Decided
1 Cranes Close Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8EN
Tree A, Holly tree - Reduce by 2-3m and trim sides to shape. (picture 1). Tree B, Rowan tree - Remove as half of it is dead. (picture 2 and 3). Tree C, Magnolia - Reduce height and width by approx 1m (picture 4).
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26/01087/TCA Decided
Flat 1 41 St Michaels Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LZ
Sycamore - fell
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26/01100/TCA Decided
Annandale Lodge Care Home 8 Linden Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2DA
T1 Ash - Fell. T2 Silver Birch - Reduce height by 3m and sides by 1m.T3 Sycamore - Reduce height by 2.5m and sides by 1.5m.
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26/01104/TCA Decided
Lansglade House 14 Lansdowne Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2BU
T1 Eucalyptus - Reduce height by 4m and sides by 3m
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26/01210/TCA Decided
14 Southview Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BJ
T1 Sycamore: Remove trunk suckers up to first main fork. T2 Sycamore: Reduce overhang to rear garden by 1.5m. T3 Silver Birch: Reduce crown height by 2.5m and lateral spread by 1m.
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26/01246/TCA Decided
20 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QL
T1- Bamboo - Remove to ground level, removing as much of the body of the stump as possible. T2 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by 1 to 1.5 m, reducing back to suitable growth points, leaving a formal shape. Boundary neighbour side should be pruned as close to the boundary wall as reasonably practical. To maintain privacy. T3 - Variegated Portuguese Laurel - Heavy prune to start forming a dome shape. Crown lift to the height of the wall to allow more planting space but Retain privacy. T 4 - Wisteria - Reduce back away from outbuilding, providing 1 m clearance. Reduce growth growing towards the bay tree two-post. Retain all other growth. T 5 Bay - Reduce bay tree, rear garden, left side. Remove to ground level. Grinding stump to a depth of approximately 25 cm. T6 - Honeysuckle - Reduce to a height of approximately 6 ft to form a hedge.T7 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by approximately 1 m to form a dome shape.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 33 67%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 13 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 3 6%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Bedford decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Bedford decided 49 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 53 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Bedford decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 49 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 67% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 94% within thirteen weeks.
When is planning activity busiest in Bedford?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 75 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.
Cite these figures
Bedford: 203 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 49 decided, 75% approved, median 53 days to a decision. 170 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.