1A Dean Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EQ

1. 12 Feb 2021

   Received by Bedford

2. 8 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Refused Prior Notification

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Appeal: 21/00039/REF (Appeal Dismissed)

Bedford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 35 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UN

  26/00530/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  One and two storey side and rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 155 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EL

  26/01072/LDP Submitted 8 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension, rear roof extension and loft conversion together with minor changes to fenestration and rear first floor extension)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Thurlestone Close Bedford MK40 3AT

  02/02786/FUL Submitted 19 Nov 2002 150 yards away

  Single storey front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UF

  26/00497/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Removal of existing out-shut and conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/01506/S73 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (Appeal Ref APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for demolition of rear single storey elements to rationalise and amend design to suit intended occupier requirements.

  Awaiting decision Extension Demolition
  Several homes

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/00526/S73 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (allowed under appeal ref; APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for raised first floor structure of the main building and associated amendments to the building, to accommodate the operational requirements of the intended occupier of the retail unit.

  Refused Amendments Extension 20 docs
  Several homes

• 25/02139/CPNMA Decided

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

  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.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01062/SPNJ Awaiting decision

  Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  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.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01050/HPN Awaiting decision

  15 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00999/CPNQ Awaiting decision

  Woodleys Farm House Knotting Road Melchbourne Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AG

  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.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00787/HPN Granted

  120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  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

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval