Driving Standards Agency Harrowden Lane Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3EQ

1. 26 May 2022

   Received by Bedford

2. 20 Jan 2023

   Decision issued: EIA not required

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 19 Banks Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0LL

  26/00637/TPO Submitted 2 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

  Oak, prune back branches to boundary line.

  Awaiting decision Trees 10 docs

• 51 Beauvais Avenue Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GD

  26/00836/S73A Submitted 1 May 2026 300 yards away

  77% 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

• 34 Conder Boulevard Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GL

  26/00727/LDP Submitted 16 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed loft conversion with Velux rooflights front and rear)

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 13 docs

• 26/00885/OUT Decided

  Land At Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN

  Outline application with all matters reserved for residential development of up to 3 dwellings to enable refurbishment of listed buildings.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01401/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land At Via Grace 15 Vicarage Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3EU

  Outline application with all matters reserved, aside access, for the erection of a single dwelling (Self Build).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/01053/LPA Awaiting decision

  The Orchard Garden Farm The Town Great Staughton St Neots Huntingdon PE19 5BE

  (This application is not being determined by Bedford Borough Council. Please contact the Applicant for details or to make comments) Application for Hazardous Substances Consent 26/00884/HZC. To view plans to to http://publicaccess.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/online-applications/

  Received 27 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/00937/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent Lea Cottage Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TB

  Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of an existing stable block and shed and erection of one self- or custom-build dwelling with associated infrastructure.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00865/PIP Awaiting decision

  20 Lovell Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RZ

  Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 5-7 dwellings.

  Received 7 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Outline