78 Ruffs Furze Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RT

1. 30 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• The Spinney Church Lane Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RU

  26/00703/TPO Submitted 14 Apr 2026 164m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  G1 Trees all within the same group. Mature oak tree - remove deadwood, to then reduce the lateral spread by 2-2.5m and the height by approx 1-1.5m to mitigate the risk of failure due to the lateral growing form of the tree and woodpecker holes sited at the top of the tree. Singular small yew - fell to give clearance of the phone wires and this is a poor specimen interfering with other trees. Give clearance to the phone wire by 0.5m where possible without impacting major limbs. Second smaller oak remove deadwood. Yew overhanging road - prune lightly to the edge of the road to prevent damage to vehicles.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• Lincroft Academy Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE

  26/00971/AOC Submitted 21 May 2026 288m away

  24/00661/MAF - Condition 8 - Travel Plan (discharge of condition)

  Refused Conditions 7 docs

• Lincroft Academy Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE

  24/00661/MAF Submitted 26 Mar 2024 288m away

  Demolition of 2no. existing temporary teaching blocks on the site and associated site compound buildings and office/meeting area bungalow to accommodate a new fit for purpose 3 storey teaching block

  Granted Full applications Demolition 119 docs
  Major scheme

• New Court Cottage The Drive Church Lane Oakley Bedford MK43 7ST

  04/01149/AOC Submitted 27 Apr 2004 413m away

  Erection of detached double garage - discharge of condition 2 of planning permission 03/02746/FUL - natural stone samples.

  Granted Conditions

• 43 High Street Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RH

  22/02547/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2022 466m away

  First floor side/rear extension over existing ground floor and single storey rear extension replacing conservatory and associated alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Ashbourne 45 High Street Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RH

  26/00896/TPO Submitted 11 May 2026 466m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  T1 - Red Oak - Carefully remove major deadwood throughout the crown to reduce risk and improve overall tree health. Lightly reduce selected areas of the crown where required to reshape and rebalance, whilst retaining as much live foliage as possible. Works to be undertaken with a sympathetic approach to maintain the tree's natural form and vitality.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• 26/01548/NMA Decided

  31 Highfield Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7JH

  26/00924/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to alter the external facing material of the new gable wall from the approved brick finish to a high-quality external cladding finish.

  11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01505/NMA Decided

  7 Rye Crescent Cople Bedford MK44 3TJ

  26/00773/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to reduce the size of the extension.

  4 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01447/NMA Decided

  48 Harewelle Way Harrold Bedford MK43 7DY

  26/00973/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to revise width of single storey rear extension and Introduce single ground floor window to existing living room.

  27 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/01394/NMA Decided

  Priory Farm Bedford Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8BE

  19/00390/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to parking layout.

  17 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/01292/NMA Decided

  Oak Cottage 6 Church Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9EU

  25/02098/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to update the approved drawing to reflect a revised corner detail and associated fenestration.

  8 Jul 2026 Amendments