17 Faraday Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9ND

1. 16 Feb 2021

   Received by Bedford

2. 14 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Details not required (Prior Approval)

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 14 April 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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.

• 55 Brackley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9SH

  26/01448/FUL Submitted 27 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 letting-room House in Multiple Occupation for up to 7 occupants (Sui Generis), together with the widening of the existing dropped kerb and replacement of a window on the front elevation with a door to provide access to the cycle store.

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 6 Brackley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9SD

  26/01977/HPN Submitted 13 Oct 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  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

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 15 Elstow Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NU

  21/00668/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Dropped kerb and vehicle crossover

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• 13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  26/01020/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 300 yards away

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension

• 14 Dents Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0QQ

  24/01941/LDP Submitted 8 Oct 2024 300 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Dwelling house to be occupied as a home for up to two children or young people with two full-time resident carers living together as a single household).

  Refused Lawful development 8 docs
  Domestic

• 39 Harewood Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TG

  19/02456/FUL Submitted 5 Nov 2019 400 yards away

  Two storey side extension and loft conversion including front and rear roof dormer windows

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs

• 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