38 Brickfield Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JS

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 24 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 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 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

• 14 Wilden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JP

  22/02449/FUL Submitted 8 Nov 2022 200m away

  Two storey front extension

  Refused Full applications Extension 17 docs

• Elmleigh 18 Wilden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JP

  26/00453/S73 Submitted 9 Mar 2026 200m away

  Erection of a single storey front extension, raising of bungalow roof and installation of dormer windows and roof lights to facilitate loft conversion and associated works including alteration to driveway and external alterations (Revised scheme, development already commenced), including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 25/01289/S73A to allow for amendments to vehicle access arrangement.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Willow Barn Ravensden Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LA

  26/00757/TPO Submitted 22 Apr 2026 246m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  T1 Weeping Willow - frame work pollard.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Odd Acres Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford MK41 0JU

  04/01009/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2004 258m away

  Alterations to bungalow to form two storey dwelling.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• Fairfield 72 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX

  26/01108/FUL Submitted 10 Jun 2026 331m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Erection of an outbuilding for use as a home office/games room.

  Decided Full applications

• Grasmere 68 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX

  26/01436/S73A Submitted 23 Jul 2026 331m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~14 Oct

  Single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion, raised roof height and hip to gable and flat roof rear dormer, render and insulation to existing walls (development already carried out)

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 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