First And Second Floors 12 - 16 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

1. 29 Oct 2025

   Received by Bedford

2. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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.

• 18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  26/01431/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 5 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HJ

  26/00982/S73 Submitted 25 May 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jul

  Change of use from retail (Class A1) to hot food (Class A3) including variation of Condition 3 attached to 00/01556/COU to allow for extended opening hours.

  Awaiting decision Amendments 5 docs

• The Carphone Warehouse Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PS

  20/01196/COU Submitted 11 Jun 2020 150 yards away

  Change of Use of A1 (Retail) unit to flexible Use A3 (Cafe/Restaurant)/A5 (Hot Food Takeaway)

  Refused Full applications 21 docs

• O/S 25 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QX

  26/01866/TELLN Submitted 28 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  1x 10m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

  Decided

• Thomas Cook 12A Allhallows Bedford MK40 1LJ

  02/01934/ADV Submitted 2 Aug 2002 150 yards away

  Internally illuminated fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising

• 115A Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DA

  26/01719/FUL Submitted 8 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Installation of an external kitchen extraction system and flue, together with two condenser units within an acoustic enclosure to the rear, and alterations to the existing shopfront, including a replacement entrance door and associated glazing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 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.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 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.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 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.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 19 Aug 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

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00023/CPNMA Decided

  Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  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.

  Received 7 Jan, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval