70 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

1. 12 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 7 May 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 7 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Flat A 65 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  21/00969/TCA Submitted 6 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Apple (T1) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Plum (T2) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Purple Plum (T3) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Holly (T4) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Holly (T5) - reduce crown by approx. 30%.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 63 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  26/00663/LDP Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Proposed Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement of ground floor windows, Internal ground floor remodelling to improve the aspect of the kitchen and the family room to the garden, installation of rooflights).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 42 Howbury Street Bedford MK40 3QU

  04/00311/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2004 100 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 1 39 Waterloo Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PG

  22/02538/TPO Submitted 21 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  T1- mature lime tree- reduction back to previous pruning points

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 67 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PR

  21/00700/TCA Submitted 11 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  T1. Oak - Laterally reduce by removing up to 2m from the overall spread.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 55 Bower Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RD

  22/02789/FUL Submitted 30 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications