The Carphone Warehouse Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PS

1. 11 Jun 2020

   Received by Bedford

2. 6 Aug 2020

   Decision issued: Refuse Permission

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 5 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HJ

  26/00982/S73 Submitted 25 May 2026 78m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jul

  Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food (Class A3) including variation of Condition 3 attached to 00/01556/COU to allow for extended opening hours.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 5 docs

• 18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  26/01431/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 118m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• First And Second Floors 12 - 16 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  25/02139/CPNMA Submitted 29 Oct 2025 119m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  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.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 41 docs

• 9 Church Arcade Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LQ

  21/01102/NMA Submitted 16 Apr 2021 173m away

  17/02280/MAF - Non-Material Minor Amendment for additional render treatment to the facade facing Dane Lane

  Granted Amendments 12 docs

• The Telephone Exchange 30 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LB

  26/01546/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 181m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Removal of glass panes from five windows on the fourth floor North elevation and installation of five new aluminium ventilation louvres fixed to the window frames.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 48 Allhallows And 50 - 53 St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LN

  22/02750/CPNG Submitted 19 Dec 2022 189m away

  Prior notification for change of use from a use in Class E (commercial, business and service) or betting office, or payday loan shop of schedule 2 of the Use Classes Order, to a mixed use for any purpose in Class E, or betting office, or payday loan shop of the Use Classes Order and as up to 2 flats.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 25 docs
  Several homes

• 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

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 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