The Old Rectory High Street Swineshead Bedford MK44 2AA

1. 17 Mar 2004

   Received by Bedford

2. 11 May 2004

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• The Spinney Sandye Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AE

  26/01698/LDE Submitted 3 Sep 2026 143m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development
  Domestic

• Manor House Green Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AF

  21/00268/AOC Submitted 29 Jan 2021 364m away

  18/02765/LBC - Condition 7 - External Materials (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Manor House Green Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AF

  21/00267/AOC Submitted 29 Jan 2021 364m away

  18/02765/LBC - Condition 5 - Lime Plaster and Lath (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Manor House Green Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AF

  21/00266/AOC Submitted 29 Jan 2021 364m away

  18/02765/LBC - Condition 3 - Rafters (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications