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

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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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

  26/01463/AOC Submitted 28 Jul 2026 225m 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 225m away

  83% 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 229m 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 229m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Mar

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

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 10 docs

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00102/LDP Submitted 16 Jan 2023 229m 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  Withdrawn Lawful development 9 docs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 229m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Mar

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

  Awaiting decision Amendments 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01689/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01681/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 - 35 St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PN

  Formation of a patient set-down and pick-up facility, ancillary to the existing dental use (Use Class E), within the rear curtilage; comprising partial demolition of the rear boundary wall to form a new vehicular access from the rear service lane, one accessible (disabled) transfer bay and one set-down space with associated hardstanding and drainage, boundary treatment, cycle and refuse storage, and an electric vehicle charging point.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01684/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

  Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01677/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications