40 Elstow Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HB

1. 27 Jan 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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.

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

• 66 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HA

  26/01146/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 203m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Creation of a new vehicular access and vehicle crossover (dropped kerb), including associated hardstanding to provide off-street parking at the front of the property. Surface water will be managed within the site and will not discharge onto the public highway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Unit 8 To 10 44 - 46 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HL

  26/00820/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 241m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

  Infill extension between buildings and change of use of unit to provide enhanced accommodation for a place of worship and community centre

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 28 docs

• 5 The Larches Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7LP

  26/00409/S73 Submitted 2 Mar 2026 250m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~4 May

  Two storey front extension with dormer to side , single storey rear/side extension and garage conversion, including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 19/01085/FUL to allow for render to garage conversion and the repositioning of window.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 80 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8EX

  26/01343/DC3 Submitted 13 Jul 2026 287m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Refurbishment of building, to include provision of accommodation suitable for wheelchair users, replacement of 2 external staircases, erection of link structure between main building and outbuilding, replacement of all windows and principle door, landscaping works to provide step-free, wheelchair-accessible routes throughout the site, Installation of a new vehicular entrance gate, new metal railing fixed to the existing front boundary walls, new rear garden decking and provision of two external bin stores.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing

• 28 Stuart Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HS

  26/01437/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 316m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Removal of chimney and raise roof of first floor rear outshot

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 31 Highfield Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7JH

  26/01548/NMA Submitted 11 Aug 2026 327m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  26/00924/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to alter the external facing material of the new gable wall from the approved brick finish to a high-quality external cladding finish.

  Decided Amendments

• 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