40 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

1. 17 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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

• 5 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

  26/00647/TPO Submitted 6 Apr 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Beech Tree (front garden) Reduce the overall crown of the tree by approximately 25-33% in height and lateral spread to suitable growth points, in order to reduce the size and weight of the canopy.

  Awaiting decision Trees 19 docs

• 10 Ash Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NL

  26/01370/HPN Submitted 15 Jul 2026 133m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  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

• 9 Beech Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NX

  26/01553/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 141m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Single storey rear infill extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 170 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  26/00520/TPO Submitted 17 Mar 2026 148m away

  Reduce the crown of T1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) by approximately 3-5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Remove the large lateral limb currently supported by a metal cable brace, together with the associated cabling hardware, due to concerns regarding long-term structural stability and safety.bSelectively reduce extended lateral limbs toward the outbuilding to provide approximately 2 metres clearance from the structure. Remove dead, damaged and hazardous branches throughout the crown, including deadwood greater than 25 mm diameter.

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• 226 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  21/00003/FUL Submitted 4 Jan 2021 148m away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side attached garage and erection of two storey rear and side extension together with a detached single storey store building

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 165 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NR

  21/00644/TPO Submitted 8 Mar 2021 279m away

  T1. Robinia - Crown reduce 25 %, as tree has an unbalanced crown extending over adjacent public footpath.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 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