Manton Park Manton Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7NU

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 18 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 June 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of thirteen weeks. Over the last year Bedford's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 10 Constable Hill Bedford MK41 7LJ

  02/02600/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2002 400 yards away

  Single storey front and side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Bedford Heights Manton Lane Bedford MK41 7PA

  04/01573/AOC Submitted 28 Apr 2004 400 yards away

  Three storey, 51 bedroomed hotel with covered canopy link, additional car parking and landscaping - amended scheme to planning permission 03/01767/FUL. Discharge of condition 3 (details of external materials - brick only).

  Granted Conditions 1 doc

• 19 Cotman Close Bedford MK41 7NL

  02/02596/FUL Submitted 8 Nov 2002 0.2 miles away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Bedfordshire Opportunities For Learning Disabilities 106 Clapham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7PJ

  26/01044/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2026 0.3 miles away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Siting of Modular Building to use in association with the existing use of the site as a cafe and day centre

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 2 Wedgwood Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7NW

  26/01935/FUL Submitted 8 Oct 2026 0.3 miles away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage and relocation of front entrance

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/00885/OUT Decided

  Land At Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN

  Outline application with all matters reserved for residential development of up to 3 dwellings to enable refurbishment of listed buildings.

  Received 11 May, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01401/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land At Via Grace 15 Vicarage Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3EU

  Outline application with all matters reserved, aside access, for the erection of a single dwelling (Self Build).

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/01053/LPA Awaiting decision

  The Orchard Garden Farm The Town Great Staughton St Neots Huntingdon PE19 5BE

  (This application is not being determined by Bedford Borough Council. Please contact the Applicant for details or to make comments) Application for Hazardous Substances Consent 26/00884/HZC. To view plans to to http://publicaccess.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/online-applications/

  Received 27 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/00937/OUT Awaiting decision

  Land Adjacent Lea Cottage Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TB

  Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of an existing stable block and shed and erection of one self- or custom-build dwelling with associated infrastructure.

  Received 15 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• 26/00865/PIP Awaiting decision

  20 Lovell Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RZ

  Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 5-7 dwellings.

  Received 7 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Outline