RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 23/00324/M73 Decided

  RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE

  Application for approval of Reserved Matters for 250 dwellings (including access, appearance, landscaping layout and scale) pursuant to Outline approval 02/01920/OUT (appeal ref, APP/W0205/A/03/1113593) as extended under 13/00765/EXTM, including variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 17 and 18 attached to 16/03461/MAR to allow for changes to the layout and design of the approved cycleway path running along the disused railway line corridor.

  Decided 14 Sep 2026

1. 14 May 2021

   Received by Bedford

2. 8 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Application: 20/00901/EIA (Decided - Permitted)

Bedford granted permission on 8 July 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.

This application deals with conditions on an existing permission, supplying the details a condition requires or asking to vary or remove one, without reopening the permission itself. More in our guide to planning application types.

• RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE

  23/00324/M73 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Application for approval of Reserved Matters for 250 dwellings (including access, appearance, landscaping layout and scale) pursuant to Outline approval 02/01920/OUT (appeal ref, APP/W0205/A/03/1113593) as extended under 13/00765/EXTM, including variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 17 and 18 attached to 16/03461/MAR to allow for changes to the layout and design of the approved cycleway path running along the disused railway line corridor.

  Decided
  Major scheme

• Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GS

  26/00744/TPO Submitted 20 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  G1 - Willow, Prune all trees back from the building to allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (approximately 600 mm). G2 - Willow and Alder, re-coppice. T1 - Horse Chestnut, Fell. T2 - Willow, 20% crown reduction.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 1 Horace Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GA

  26/00239/LDP Submitted 9 Feb 2026 350 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use as a children's care home C3b, providing care for up to two children/ young people between the ages of 10 and 17)

  Refused Lawful development 14 docs

• 1 Stirling Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TX

  26/01810/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2026 400 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  One and two storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 4 children), with associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• 42 Victor Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FS

  26/00685/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2026 450 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Erection of front porch and insertion of french doors to side.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 51 Beauvais Avenue Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GD

  26/00836/S73A Submitted 1 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun

  Part retrospective planning permission for garage conversion and insertion of external garden door for access to garden

  Awaiting decision Amendments 11 docs

• 26/01331/AOC Granted

  Bromham Mill Bridge End Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8LP

  25/01545/LBC - Condition 3 - Front Barn Insulation (discharge of condition)

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01332/AOC Granted

  Bromham Mill Bridge End Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8LP

  25/01545/LBC - Condition 4 - Front Barn Weatherproofing (discharge of condition)

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01335/AOC Decided

  Bromham Mill Bridge End Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8LP

  25/01545/LBC - Condition 7 - Mill House Extension Materials (Part discharge of condition)

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01336/AOC Granted

  Bromham Mill Bridge End Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8LP

  25/01545/LBC - Condition 8 - Mill House Re-pointing (discharge of condition)

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01897/AOC Granted

  2 Rotten Row Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EJ

  26/00534/FUL - Condition 3 Pantile Sample (discharge of condition)

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Conditions