44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

1. 27 Oct 2021

   Received by Bedford

2. 12 Jan 2022

   Decision issued: Refuse Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 42 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  25/00924/FUL Submitted 8 May 2025 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

  Replacement of two windows

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  22/00264/COU Submitted 7 Feb 2022 0m away

  Change of use from Residential dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation for 4 persons (HMO)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  26/00578/CPNMA Submitted 24 Mar 2026 113m away

  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.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/00765/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2026 162m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Single storey rear/side extension, first floor rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/01499/S73 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 162m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Single storey rear/side extension, first floor rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 26/00765/FUL to make amendmetns to single storey side roof, rear exit door and windows.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 12 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DS

  26/01193/LDE Submitted 25 Jun 2026 219m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Certificate to confirm lawful existing use as 8 bedroom HMO in excess of 10 years.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 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