Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

1. 7 Jan 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 March 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  26/01040/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Extensions, alterations and change of use of part of the existing mixed-use building (Class E and Class C3) to provide 9 additional flats, resulting in 12 flats in total (Class C3).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension
  Major scheme

• 65 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NB

  21/00908/TCA Submitted 29 Mar 2021 52m away

  Horse Chestnut (T1) - re-pollard cutting all regrowth back to prev. pollard points.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 20 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QL

  26/01246/TCA Submitted 1 Jul 2026 90m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  T1- Bamboo - Remove to ground level, removing as much of the body of the stump as possible. T2 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by 1 to 1.5 m, reducing back to suitable growth points, leaving a formal shape. Boundary neighbour side should be pruned as close to the boundary wall as reasonably practical. To maintain privacy. T3 - Variegated Portuguese Laurel - Heavy prune to start forming a dome shape. Crown lift to the height of the wall to allow more planting space but Retain privacy. T 4 - Wisteria - Reduce back away from outbuilding, providing 1 m clearance. Reduce growth growing towards the bay tree two-post. Retain all other growth. T 5 Bay - Reduce bay tree, rear garden, left side. Remove to ground level. Grinding stump to a depth of approximately 25 cm. T6 - Honeysuckle - Reduce to a height of approximately 6 ft to form a hedge.T7 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by approximately 1 m to form a dome shape.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 17 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QJ

  26/00422/LDP Submitted 3 Mar 2026 181m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (rebuild of previously demolished chimney).

  Withdrawn Lawful development Demolition 11 docs

• 160 Bower Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QZ

  22/02372/FUL Submitted 31 Oct 2022 214m away

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear/side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Hazelwood 134 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EA

  24/01044/FUL Submitted 29 May 2024 264m away

  Proposed wheelie bin and cycle storage barn.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 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