5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG

1. 13 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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.

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• Black Horse 7 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford MK43 9JG

  02/02764/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Single storey side extension - revised scheme to allow use of temporary flat roof for two years.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA

  26/01567/COU Submitted 13 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Care Home for up to 3 children

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• 54 Elmsdale Road Wootton Bedford MK43 9JW

  04/00997/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2004 150 yards away

  First floor side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs

• 32 Elmsdale Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JN

  21/02987/FUL Submitted 10 Nov 2021 250 yards away

  Single storey front extension, two storey side extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling (revised scheme)

  Refused Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 74 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JU

  26/00926/LBC Submitted 14 May 2026 250 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Replace damaged thatched roof

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• 35 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford MK43 9JU

  02/02064/FUL Submitted 16 Aug 2002 250 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey front extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/01618/FUL Granted

  The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

  Changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement and finishes/cladding and the addition of photovoltaic panelling

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01431/FUL Refused

  18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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