18 Bittern Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6AP

1. 30 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 11 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 July 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 full applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  26/01695/FUL Submitted 3 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  26/01694/HPN Submitted 3 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth.

  Refused Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Robins Heath Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DW

  26/01176/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 250 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~17 Aug

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights to front.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 175 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HU

  26/01592/PIP Submitted 19 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Permission in Principle for the erection of 1-3 dwellings and demolition of existing dwelling.

  Awaiting decision Demolition
  Several homes

• 80 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HS

  26/01391/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2026 350 yards away

  Single storey front and rear extensions and alterations

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 2 Falcon Field Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DT

  22/02392/FUL Submitted 2 Nov 2022 350 yards away

  First floor rear extension (Revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 26/01618/FUL Granted

  The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

  Changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement and finishes/cladding and the addition of photovoltaic panelling

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01431/FUL Refused

  18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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