48 Allhallows And 50 - 53 St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LN

1. 19 Dec 2022

   Received by Bedford

2. 2 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refused Prior Notification

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.

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

• 30 Allhallows Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LN

  26/00521/ADV Submitted 17 Mar 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  Existing ATM surround to be removed and replaced with updated ATM Surround

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• 9 Church Arcade Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LQ

  21/01102/NMA Submitted 16 Apr 2021 62m away

  17/02280/MAF - Non-Material Minor Amendment for additional render treatment to the facade facing Dane Lane

  Granted Amendments 12 docs

• The Telephone Exchange 30 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LB

  26/01546/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 93m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Removal of glass panes from five windows on the fourth floor North elevation and installation of five new aluminium ventilation louvres fixed to the window frames.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/00495/LBC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 158m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jun

  Proposed internal alterations to buildings 003, 004 and 005

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 232 docs

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/00891/NMA Submitted 11 May 2026 158m away

  23/00575/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to allow for changes in the position of the external mechanical plant machinery to E-wing building.

  Granted Amendments

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/01004/LDE Submitted 27 May 2026 161m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Certificate to confirm lawful Implementation of replacement doors within Officer's Mess building, as approved under Listed Building Consent ref: 23/00728/LBC

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• 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