42 Farrer Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JH

1. 27 Feb 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 1 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

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

• 146 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8BH

  04/01034/COU Submitted 13 Apr 2004 110m away

  Change of use from dwelling to Class B1 (offices).

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• 28 Stuart Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HS

  26/01437/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 113m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Removal of chimney and raise roof of first floor rear outshot

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED

  26/01568/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2026 179m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 52 Springfield Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JB

  26/00980/FUL Submitted 25 May 2026 240m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jul

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of side extension with porch.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/00820/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 247m 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

• 59 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8DT

  04/00941/AOC Submitted 17 Mar 2004 256m away

  Demolition of bungalow, erection of 4 no. houses and 2 no. bungalows. (All matters reserved apart from means of access). Discharge of condition 11 of planning permission 02/003029/OUT - (mobility standard)

  Granted Conditions Demolition
  Several homes

• 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