8 Preston Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DX

1. 31 Jul 2024

   Received by Bedford

2. 4 Sep 2024

   Decision issued: Details not required (Prior Approval)

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 4 September 2024, 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.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 109 Hurst Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DW

  26/00690/LDE Submitted 9 Apr 2026 121m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Certificate to confirm existing lawful use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 7 docs

• 13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  26/00578/CPNMA Submitted 24 Mar 2026 168m away

  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.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs

• 115 Marlborough Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LE

  26/01545/HPN Submitted 11 Aug 2026 179m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 63 Marlborough Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LE

  26/01223/FUL Submitted 26 Jun 2026 179m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 42 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  25/00924/FUL Submitted 8 May 2025 251m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Jul

  Replacement of two windows

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  22/00264/COU Submitted 7 Feb 2022 251m away

  Change of use from Residential dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation for 4 persons (HMO)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 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