3 George Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RY

1. 7 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 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

• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD

  03/02937/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2003 135m away

  Felling of Sycamore tree.

  Decided Trees

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/01054/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 175m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/00629/LDP Submitted 1 Apr 2026 175m away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 64 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  22/02434/FUL Submitted 7 Nov 2022 175m 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

• 24 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UF

  26/00497/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 247m away

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

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Beresford Road Bedford Bedford MK40 3SD

  26/01268/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250m 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

• 26/01695/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