Unit 8 To 10 44 - 46 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HL

1. 29 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 7 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 July 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

• 66 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HA

  26/01146/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 74m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Creation of a new vehicular access and vehicle crossover (dropped kerb), including associated hardstanding to provide off-street parking at the front of the property. Surface water will be managed within the site and will not discharge onto the public highway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 28 Stuart Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HS

  26/01437/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 139m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Removal of chimney and raise roof of first floor rear outshot

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 26 Grasmere Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JG

  26/01462/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 196m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  single storey side/rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26 Grasmere Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JG

  24/01591/FUL Submitted 16 Aug 2024 197m away

  Single storey rear extension and covered area to side.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 40 Elstow Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HB

  26/00137/FUL Submitted 27 Jan 2026 241m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~24 Mar

  Garage/outbuilding conversion and extensions to form new dwelling, with associated alterations, vehicle parking, bins store and cycle storage. (Revised Scheme)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 42 Farrer Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JH

  26/00393/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2026 247m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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