The Old Maltings Bedford Road Milton Ernest Bedfordshire MK44 1FN

1. 18 Oct 2025

   Received by Bedford

2. 28 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 6 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 6 May 2026, 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.

• The Old Rectory 15 Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford MK44 1RF

  26/01463/AOC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  25/00853/FUL - Condition 2 Archaeology (discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 9 docs

• The Old Rectory 15 Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RF

  26/00955/FUL Submitted 19 May 2026 250 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~14 Jul

  Erection of a freestanding greenhouse

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 1 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/02358/S73A Submitted 26 Oct 2023 250 yards away

  Erection of front boundary wall (development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00228/LDE Submitted 31 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Certificate to confirm existing use as Supported Living Accommodation (C3 (b))

  Decided Lawful development 10 docs

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00102/LDP Submitted 16 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Change of use of single family dwelling C3(a) into supported living accommodation for 1 person C3 (b))

  Withdrawn Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00087/S73A Submitted 13 Jan 2023 250 yards away

  Erection of 1.8M high, 11M long section of front facing boundary fence with concrete posts and shiplap timber panels (retrospective).

  Decided Amendments 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01618/FUL Granted

  The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

  Changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement and finishes/cladding and the addition of photovoltaic panelling

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01431/FUL Refused

  18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications