14 Thomas James Close Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9BQ

1. 29 Jul 2024

   Received by Bedford

2. 21 Aug 2024

   Decision issued: Certificate Refused

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Red Lion High Street Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XP

  26/01518/TCA Submitted 5 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Crown reduce mixed species trees by 2 metres in height. These works will be undertaken from ground level using a pole saw.

  Decided Trees

• 4 Wadsworth Court Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QF

  23/01866/COU Submitted 22 Aug 2023 150 yards away

  Change of use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Residential institution).

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 18 Wadsworth Court Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QF

  21/03140/S73A Submitted 2 Dec 2021 150 yards away

  Erection of fence to front and side boundary (Development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 233 West End Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XS

  26/00996/TCA Submitted 26 May 2026 300 yards away

  Cedar - Crown lift - likely 2-3 meters to reduce the overshadowing of neighbouring property.

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 39 Harewood Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9TG

  19/02456/FUL Submitted 5 Nov 2019 300 yards away

  Two storey side extension and loft conversion including front and rear roof dormer windows

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs

• 91 Hillesden Avenue Elstow Bedford MK42 9YX

  02/02799/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2002 400 yards away

  Side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01900/LDE Awaiting decision

  6 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LL

  Certificate to confirm the existing lawful repair to existing driveway by replacing broken and uneven surface with cobblestones, erection of a low (18 inch high) boundary brick wall either side of driveway and placement of a free-standing small wooden shed at the top of the driveway to allow for storage for garden materials and general items for the main dwelling.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01860/LDP Decided

  211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01802/LDP Decided

  30 Grange Way Willington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3QW

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension).

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01515/LDP Decided

  Woodside Church Dover Crescent Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8QH

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of brick storage extension to rear)

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Lawful development