34 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BU

1. 16 Dec 2020

   Received by Bedford

2. 13 Jan 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 May 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 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

• Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  26/01062/SPNJ Submitted 4 Jun 2026 85m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  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.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval

• Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  21/03145/LBC Submitted 2 Dec 2021 85m away

  Proposed refurbishments works to the Sixth Form house to include replacement clear glazing, new rooflights and new entrance door to front. New Bifold doors and louver ventilation to Cafe at rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  21/03144/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2021 85m away

  Proposed refurbishments works to the Sixth Form house to include replacement clear glazing, new rooflights and new entrance door to front. New Bifold doors and louver ventilation to Cafe at rear.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 28 docs

• Bedesman House Duckmill Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AL

  26/00474/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2026 130m away

  Proposed porch and replacement doors

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BN

  24/02105/TCA Submitted 4 Nov 2024 132m away

  Holly (T1) - reduce to 2m from ground level and prune back low branches by 0.5m. Yew and Lawsons Cypress (G1) - prune away from phone wires to give approximately 1m clearance. Two Yews (G2) - prune back overhang to adjacent property by 1.5m (approximately to boundary line). Laurel (T2) - reduce height and spread by 2m

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• Christie House Newnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NZ

  26/01420/TCA Submitted 21 Jul 2026 246m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  T1 - Prunus -Fell

  Decided Trees

• 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