60 Bradgate Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3GB

1. 24 Nov 2022

   Received by Bedford

2. 28 Dec 2022

   Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 47 Devon Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DF

  21/00785/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2021 80m away

  Two storey rear/side extension to replace existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• 22 Tiverton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DL

  26/00427/S73A Submitted 4 Mar 2026 90m away

  Single storey front/side extension to garage and garage conversion (development already commenced)

  Granted Amendments Extension 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 48 Caves Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DP

  26/00483/FUL Submitted 12 Mar 2026 137m away

  Single storey rear/side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Hazelwood 134 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EA

  24/01044/FUL Submitted 29 May 2024 242m away

  Proposed wheelie bin and cycle storage barn.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  26/00023/CPNMA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 362m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~4 Mar

  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.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 22 docs

• Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  26/01040/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2026 362m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Extensions, alterations and change of use of part of the existing mixed-use building (Class E and Class C3) to provide 9 additional flats, resulting in 12 flats in total (Class C3).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension
  Major scheme

• 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.

  4 Jun 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.

  3 Jun 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.

  27 May 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

  24 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00578/CPNMA Refused

  13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  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.

  24 Mar 2026 Prior approval