48 Caves Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DP

1. 12 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 20 Apr 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

• 22 Tiverton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DL

  26/00427/S73A Submitted 4 Mar 2026 126m away

  Single storey front/side extension to garage and garage conversion (development already commenced)

  Granted Amendments Extension 25 docs
  Small domestic

• 60 Bradgate Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3GB

  22/02571/HPN Submitted 24 Nov 2022 137m away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  Withdrawn Prior approval Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 47 Devon Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3DF

  21/00785/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2021 213m away

  Two storey rear/side extension to replace existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• Hazelwood 134 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EA

  24/01044/FUL Submitted 29 May 2024 245m away

  Proposed wheelie bin and cycle storage barn.

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/00526/S73 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 312m away

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (allowed under appeal ref; APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for raised first floor structure of the main building and associated amendments to the building, to accommodate the operational requirements of the intended occupier of the retail unit.

  Refused Amendments Extension 20 docs
  Several homes

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/01506/S73 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 313m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Sep

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (Appeal Ref APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for demolition of rear single storey elements to rationalise and amend design to suit intended occupier requirements.

  Awaiting decision Extension 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