23 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

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 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's median decision took 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Hare Cottage 18 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

  26/01644/CPNQ Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building.

  Granted
  Domestic

• 20 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

  26/01743/FUL Submitted 11 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Workshop Adjacent 19 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

  26/01875/CPNQ Submitted 30 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~25 Nov

  Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• 25/02139/CPNMA Decided

  First And Second Floors 12 - 16 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  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.

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01062/SPNJ Awaiting decision

  Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.

  Received 4 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01050/HPN Awaiting decision

  15 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  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.

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00999/CPNQ Awaiting decision

  Woodleys Farm House Knotting Road Melchbourne Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AG

  Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Received 27 May, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00787/HPN Granted

  120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  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

  Received 24 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Prior approval