19 Russet Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GB

1. 9 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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 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 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 11 Gala Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GE

  26/00888/LDP Submitted 11 May 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 67 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GA

  26/00975/LDP Submitted 22 May 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (single storey rear extension)

  Refused Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  26/00787/HPN Submitted 24 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  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

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 The Wharfe Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XP

  21/03203/S73A Submitted 10 Dec 2021 400 yards away

  Erection of summer house in rear garden (development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 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
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications