Unit 5B Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/00593/S73A Decided

  Unit 5B Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  Erection of new timber frame pergola to existing outdoor seating area (development already carried out)

  Decided 28 Jul 2026 Amendments

1. 26 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 27 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Jun 2026

   Decision issued

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• Application: 26/00593/S73A (Decided - Permitted)

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• Unit 5B Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  26/00593/S73A Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of new timber frame pergola to existing outdoor seating area (development already carried out)

  Decided Amendments 14 docs

• Unit 5A Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  26/01945/ADV Submitted 8 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~3 Dec

  Installation of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• South Bank Arts Centre Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH

  26/00790/FUL Submitted 24 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

  Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump system.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• Bedford College 25 Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH

  02/02728/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2002 150 yards away

  Three storey extension to include gym, classrooms, changing rooms and ancillary facilities.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 11 Harpur Centre Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1TJ

  26/01540/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Installation of 2no. louvred doors and access ramp on Horne Lane, together with infilling of the existing cavity wall with matching brickwork.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• The Carphone Warehouse Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PS

  20/01196/COU Submitted 11 Jun 2020 200 yards away

  Change of Use of A1 (Retail) unit to flexible Use A3 (Cafe/Restaurant)/A5 (Hot Food Takeaway)

  Refused Full applications 21 docs

• 26/01491/ADV Granted

  Village Farm 85 Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford MK45 3DB

  1 x free standing V-board totem and 2 x flags

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01982/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

  Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01945/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 5A Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  Installation of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01691/ADV Decided

  Former E On Energy Site Caxton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HT

  Display of 2 no. non-illuminated flat faced white 'G' logo's with provisional outline locations for further occupier signage (subject to separate consent) to the Caxton Road facing ends of Units 110 and 300 (following approval under 25/00763/MAF).

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/01932/ADV Awaiting decision

  35 - 37 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP

  Replacement of x2 non illluminated Fascia signs.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Advertising