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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  26/01695/FUL Submitted 3 Sep 2026 177m away

  83% 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 177m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  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.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Robins Heath Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DW

  26/01176/FUL Submitted 22 Jun 2026 236m away

  83% 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 284m away

  76% 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 310m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~11 Sep

  Single storey front and rear extensions and alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 2 Falcon Field Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DT

  22/02392/FUL Submitted 2 Nov 2022 329m away

  First floor rear extension (Revised scheme)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

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

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01689/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01681/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 - 35 St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PN

  Formation of a patient set-down and pick-up facility, ancillary to the existing dental use (Use Class E), within the rear curtilage; comprising partial demolition of the rear boundary wall to form a new vehicular access from the rear service lane, one accessible (disabled) transfer bay and one set-down space with associated hardstanding and drainage, boundary treatment, cycle and refuse storage, and an electric vehicle charging point.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01684/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

  Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01677/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications