15 Windmill Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HB

1. 1 Mar 2023

   Received by Bedford

2. 31 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Details not required (Prior Approval)

3. 8 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.

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

• 70 Fieldside Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HD

  26/01150/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 125m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~13 Aug

  Single storey front extension to create porch

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Liberty Works Shuttleworth Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0EP

  03/02895/LDP Submitted 8 Dec 2003 157m away

  Proposed use of building for car sales and servicing (east half).

  Refused Lawful development

• Bury Court Church Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HN

  26/00144/CWS Submitted 27 Jan 2026 337m away

  20/01906/FUL - S106 Compliance Check

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• 80 Church Lane Bedford MK41 0AW

  04/00510/FUL Submitted 1 Mar 2004 353m away

  Extensions and alterations to form first floor accommodation and additional ground floor area.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• 1 Cheltenham Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8RL

  26/00266/TPO Submitted 11 Feb 2026 393m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~8 Apr

  TG1 Ash x3 - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. T1 Oak- Reduce height to ~18m and spread to 14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions. T2 Oak - Reduce height to ~16m and spread to ~14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions. T3 Oak - Reduce height to ~15m and spread to ~14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• 15 - 17 Sergeants Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0EH

  26/00642/FUL Submitted 2 Apr 2026 397m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Subdivision into two separate commercial units with two separate entrances and two separate trade areas.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 15 docs

• 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