76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

1. 1 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 2 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Approved

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/01054/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 64 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  22/02434/FUL Submitted 7 Nov 2022 0m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory structure and erection of single storey extension along with loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 42 Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9PT

  26/00908/FUL Submitted 12 May 2026 96m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~7 Jul

  One and two storey rear extension and loft conversion

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 24 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UF

  26/00497/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 146m away

  Removal of existing out-shut and conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 George Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RY

  26/00644/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 175m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Roof Alterations to create loft with full width dormer, Juliet balcony to rear and velux window to the street elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 20 docs

• 11 Beresford Road Bedford Bedford MK40 3SD

  26/01268/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 254m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/01698/LDE Awaiting decision

  The Spinney Sandye Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AE

  Certificate to confirm that the current occupation and operation of the whole Property remains use as a dwellinghouse within Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The primary case is that the use falls within Class C3(b). Class C3(a) is advanced expressly in the alternative. On either basis, no material change of use from the established C3 use has occurred.

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01659/LDP Decided

  40 Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LU

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of porch to side)

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01639/LDE Awaiting decision

  27 Whitbread Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DY

  Certificate to confirm existing use of the property as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Use Class C4, accommodating no more than six unrelated occupiers sharing communal facilities.

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01512/LDP Decided

  28 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion and dormer construction)

  5 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01486/LDE Awaiting decision

  Priory Farm Bedford Road Turvey Bedford MK43 8BB

  Certificate to confirm that planning permission 19/00390/FUL, which was granted on appeal (reference APP/K0235/W/20/3255478) on 1 June 2021 for 'conversion of granary barn, stable block and piggery to 3 dwellings', has been lawfully commenced by carrying out a material operation prior to the expiry of the permission on 1 June 2024 (set out by condition 1 imposed on the permission).

  3 Aug 2026 Lawful development