Shire House 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NH

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01015/FUL Awaiting decision

  Shire House 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NH

  Urgent partial demolition of the dangerous parts of the listed structure, reconstruction of the walls to the remaining structure, and associated works.

  Submitted 29 May 2026 Full applications

1. 27 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 10 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 5 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Shire House 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NH

  26/01015/FUL Submitted 29 May 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  Urgent partial demolition of the dangerous parts of the listed structure, reconstruction of the walls to the remaining structure, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 1 doc

• 20 St Augustines Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2ND

  21/00936/TCA Submitted 31 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Lime (T1) - Re-pollard to previous pollard points.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 48 St Augustines Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2ND

  22/02539/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Garage conversion to reinstate ground floor reception room and associated external alterations

  Granted Full applications 20 docs

• 18 St Alban Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NG

  26/01031/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  Change of Use from Dwelling (Use Class C3) to Residential Care Home (Use Class C2), including two-storey and single storey rear extensions and internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 35 St Augustines Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NA

  26/01476/FUL Submitted 31 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~25 Sep

  Demolition of existing rear extensions and garage, erection of two-storey rear extension, replacement single storey side extension, alterations to existing dwelling, associated landscaping and external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• Flat E The Annexe 51 St Michaels Road Bedford MK40 2LZ

  20/01130/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01614/LBC Granted

  The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01687/LBC Withdrawn

  Three Horseshoes High Street Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AA

  Chimney re-pointing.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01093/LBC Decided

  125 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS

  Demolition of garage, outbuilding and rear/side lean-to, extension of single-storey outbuilding and conversion of attic space over to form bedroom, erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of main attic to form bedroom with ensuite, including internal works and relocation of stairwell, erection of two bay garage, erection of boundary wall, relocation of access, formation of crossover and construction of driveway and parking area.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01956/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01389/LBC Decided

  Scald End Farmhouse Mill Road Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DP

  Replacement of the existing render on the principal elevation only with a new render system, repointing of chimney stack and replacement front door

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings