26/00474/FUL

1. 11 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 7 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 23 Jul 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

• 25/01966/COA Awaiting decision

  Bedford Borough Council Borough Hall Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AP

  Adjacent Parish Consultation from BBC - Request for Scoping Opinion in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (EIA) Regulations 2017 prior to the submission of a proposed hybrid application: (Mixed use development comprising up to 1,000 dwellings; a 2 form entry primary school including early years provision; 2no. watersports lakes with associated infrastructure including buildings and parking; up to 1,000sqm of retail floorspace (use class E(a)); a mobility hub; pedestrian and cycle routes including links to the existing network; open space including landscaping, habitat creation and play areas; highway accesses from A603; and all ancillary drainage and engineering works (outline planning application for phased development with all matters reserved except means of vehicular access and design of watersports lakes) Land To The North Of Bedford Road Willington Bedfordshire

  25 Sep 2025 423m away
• 25/01168/COA Awaiting decision

  Bedford Borough Council Borough Hall Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AP

  Erection of a 100.7m high wind turbine with associated infrastructure (Transformer, access road, cabling etc)

  26 Jun 2025 423m away
• 26/01236/COA Awaiting decision

  Bedford Borough Council Borough Hall Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AP

  Outline application (all matters reserved) for a mixed use phased and severable development, comprising residential (Use Class C2 and C3) development of up to 4,400 dwellings; commercial (Use Classes E, F1, F2, C1 and Sui Generis); public open space including sport and play facilities; education facilities comprising primary and secondary school provision (Use Class F1(a)); provision of Biodiversity Net Gain; transport and access infrastructure; a safeguarding zone for the delivery of East West Rail; retention, renovation and reuse of the on-site historic assets; and associated demolitions, parking, servicing, utilities, footpath and cycle links, drainage and other infrastructure.

  7 Jul 2026 423m away
• 26/01253/TPO Awaiting decision

  Flat A 44 St Leonards Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0RB

  X3 Lime Trees - Re pollard back to their previous pollarding points, approximate reduction of 3/4 metres.

  2 Jul 2026 461m away Trees
• 26/01235/COU Awaiting decision

  19 Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SY

  The change of use of the Ground Floor of the premises situated at 19 Silver Street, Bedford, MK40 1PE from a Card Shop (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis). Please see attached Covering Letter and Planning Statement for full details.

  30 Jun 2026 484m away Full applications

• 26/01402/FUL Awaiting decision

  Greensleeves 130 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QR

  Erection of single storey side and rear extensions, two storey front and rear extensions, enlargement of existing dormers and external alterations. Revised scheme.

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01403/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Loft conversion with 4 velux rooflights

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01392/FUL Awaiting decision

  Meadow House Norfolk Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DU

  Demolition of the existing detached dwelling and associated outbuildings, followed by the erection of a replacement self-build detached dwelling and associated works.

  17 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01390/FUL Awaiting decision

  Oakley Pre School Chapel Pound Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RQ

  Erection of a single storey rear pergola

  16 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01357/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ

  Change of use from office to residential with loft conversion

  15 Jul 2026 Full applications