13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

1. 24 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 May 2026

   Decision issued: Refused Prior Notification

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Appeal: 26/00054/REF (Appeal In Progress)

Bedford refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/00765/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2026 110m 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

• 28 Iddesleigh Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LW

  26/01499/S73 Submitted 3 Aug 2026 110m 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

• 42 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  25/00924/FUL Submitted 8 May 2025 113m away

  Replacement of two windows

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  22/00264/COU Submitted 7 Feb 2022 113m away

  Change of use from Residential dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation for 4 persons (HMO)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  21/02859/COU Submitted 27 Oct 2021 113m away

  Change of use from Residential dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

  Refused Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• 8 Preston Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DX

  24/01489/HPN Submitted 31 Jul 2024 168m away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 25/02139/CPNMA Decided

  First And Second Floors 12 - 16 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  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.

  29 Oct 2025 Prior approval
• 26/01062/SPNJ Awaiting decision

  Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.

  4 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01050/HPN Awaiting decision

  15 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

  3 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00999/CPNQ Awaiting decision

  Woodleys Farm House Knotting Road Melchbourne Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AG

  Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  27 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00787/HPN Granted

  120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  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

  24 Apr 2026 Prior approval