40 Elstow Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HB

1. 27 Jan 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 10 Jun 2026

   Decision issued

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Appeal: 26/00072/REF (Appeal In Progress)

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• 66 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HA

  26/01146/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  82% 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 250 yards away

  82% 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 250 yards away

  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.

  Decided 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 300 yards away

  78% 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

• 26 Walnut Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PL

  26/01790/HPN Submitted 17 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 28 Stuart Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HS

  26/01437/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  Removal of chimney and raise roof of first floor rear outshot

  Decided 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
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications