17 Cosmic Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RP

1. 11 Feb 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 21 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 June 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

• 18 Cosmic Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RP

  21/00814/FUL Submitted 18 Mar 2021 0m away

  Loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer. Erection of annexe building in rear garden (revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 17 docs

• 22 Cosmic Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RP

  26/00556/FUL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 0m away

  Erection of detached annexe to replace existing garage, workshop, sheds and stores.

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• 170 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  26/00520/TPO Submitted 17 Mar 2026 196m away

  Reduce the crown of T1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) by approximately 3-5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Remove the large lateral limb currently supported by a metal cable brace, together with the associated cabling hardware, due to concerns regarding long-term structural stability and safety.bSelectively reduce extended lateral limbs toward the outbuilding to provide approximately 2 metres clearance from the structure. Remove dead, damaged and hazardous branches throughout the crown, including deadwood greater than 25 mm diameter.

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• 226 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  21/00003/FUL Submitted 4 Jan 2021 196m away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side attached garage and erection of two storey rear and side extension together with a detached single storey store building

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• Imex Spaces Elstow Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8PL

  24/01936/TELLN Submitted 7 Oct 2024 247m away

  The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus - Swap 1 no. cabinet at ground level, Swap 3 no. antennas at height together with associated ancillary and works within the existing cabinets as shown on the plans. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

  Decided Telecoms 4 docs

• 256 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QJ

  21/02961/FUL Submitted 8 Nov 2021 290m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 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