2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

1. 5 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 9 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 May 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

• 2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  26/01371/AOC Submitted 15 Jul 2026 0m away

  26/00442/FUL - Condition 4 BNG (discharge of condition)

  Refused Conditions 14 docs

• 2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  26/01689/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2026 3m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/01499/S73 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 74m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Single storey rear/side extension, first floor rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 26/00765/FUL to make amendmetns to single storey side roof, rear exit door and windows.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/00765/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2026 74m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Single storey rear/side extension, first floor rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  26/00578/CPNMA Submitted 24 Mar 2026 184m away

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. 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. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs

• 19 Nelson Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4JP

  21/00092/FUL Submitted 13 Jan 2021 221m away

  Single storey rear/side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 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