109 Hurst Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DW

1. 9 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 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 lawful development applications in a median of 50 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 Preston Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DX

  24/01489/HPN Submitted 31 Jul 2024 150 yards away

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

  Granted Prior approval Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 30 Winifred Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4ES

  26/01819/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Single storey side/rear extension including connection to and conversion of existing garage block.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 170 Hurst Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4DS

  26/01994/HPN Submitted 16 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~11 Dec

  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.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  26/00578/CPNMA Submitted 24 Mar 2026 250 yards away

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. 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. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Refused Prior approval 11 docs

• 42 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  25/00924/FUL Submitted 8 May 2025 300 yards away

  Replacement of two windows

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 44 Henley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4FT

  22/00264/COU Submitted 7 Feb 2022 300 yards away

  Change of use from Residential dwelling to House in Multiple Occupation for 4 persons (HMO)

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01728/LDP Decided

  21 Oldfield Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HD

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey detached outbuilding at rear for use as Gym/Office)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01078/LDE Decided

  112 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NB

  Certificate to confirm the single storey rear infill extension already commenced did not require planning permission.

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01900/LDE Awaiting decision

  6 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LL

  Certificate to confirm the existing lawful repair to existing driveway by replacing broken and uneven surface with cobblestones, erection of a low (18 inch high) boundary brick wall either side of driveway and placement of a free-standing small wooden shed at the top of the driveway to allow for storage for garden materials and general items for the main dwelling.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01860/LDP Decided

  211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development