55 Bower Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RD

1. 30 Dec 2022

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Feb 2023

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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 Howbury Street Bedford MK40 3QU

  04/00311/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2004 67m away

  Single storey side/rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat A 65 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  21/00969/TCA Submitted 6 Apr 2021 145m away

  Apple (T1) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Plum (T2) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Purple Plum (T3) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Holly (T4) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Holly (T5) - reduce crown by approx. 30%.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 63 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  26/00663/LDP Submitted 8 Apr 2026 145m away

  Proposed Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement of ground floor windows, Internal ground floor remodelling to improve the aspect of the kitchen and the family room to the garden, installation of rooflights).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 70 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  26/00486/FUL Submitted 12 Mar 2026 145m away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 24 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QN

  26/00337/TCA Submitted 19 Feb 2026 230m away

  T1 and T2 Malus domestica (Apple) - reduce back to previous points while also crown thinning by 15%, removing crossing branches and deadwood

  Decided Trees 8 docs

• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD

  03/02937/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2003 246m away

  Felling of Sycamore tree.

  Decided Trees

• 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