120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

1. 24 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 26 May 2026

   Decision issued: Permitted

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 67 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GA

  26/00975/LDP Submitted 22 May 2026 246m 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

• 11 Gala Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GE

  26/00888/LDP Submitted 11 May 2026 305m away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 19 Russet Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GB

  26/00668/COU Submitted 9 Apr 2026 313m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Use of existing house as a children's home

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 14 The Wharfe Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XP

  21/03203/S73A Submitted 10 Dec 2021 433m away

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

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 66 Hamble Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XW

  26/00426/TPO Submitted 4 Mar 2026 483m away

  Ash (T1) to be dismantled leaving a standing stem at approximately 4m above ground level.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 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.

  4 Jun 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.

  3 Jun 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.

  27 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00578/CPNMA Refused

  13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  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.

  24 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00934/PRM Awaiting decision

  Dog Farm Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TR

  Up to five shepherd huts together with a small number of'pitch your own' camping pitches. Certificate of Exemption under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (First schedule, Para 5) which permits the Club to establish small sites without the need to obtain planning.

  15 May 2026 Prior approval