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

• Application: 22/02345/LDP (Decided - Certificate Refused)

Bedford granted permission on 23 February 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 42 Howbury Street Bedford MK40 3QU

  04/00311/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2004 50 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards 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 150 yards away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 3 Denmark Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TG

  26/01966/FUL Submitted 12 Oct 2026 200 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

  Two storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 24 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QN

  26/00337/TCA Submitted 19 Feb 2026 250 yards 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

• 26/01726/FUL Granted

  8 Vyne Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8RH

  Two storey side extension with roof lights and rear first floor balcony.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01256/FUL Refused

  Cranwell Court Annexe 123 The Lane Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AS

  New picket fence to front of site, entrance gates and front parking area

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00962/FUL Granted

  37 Foster Hill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2ES

  Change of use of land and Erection of manager's office (Class E) for use solely in association with the flats at No. 37 Foster Hill Road

  Received 20 May, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01296/FUL Refused

  4 Oakley Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HY

  Garage conversion, including single storey side extension, front and rear dormers and external alterations.

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01577/FUL Granted

  Top Farm House Wilden Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2NJ

  Erection of new detached garage and associated landscaping works.

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications