11 Gala Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GE

1. 11 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 22 May 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Approved

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Bedford granted permission on 22 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 67 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GA

  26/00975/LDP Submitted 22 May 2026 50 yards 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

• 19 Russet Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GB

  26/00668/COU Submitted 9 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  82% 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 350 yards away

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

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  26/00787/HPN Submitted 24 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  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

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01900/LDE Awaiting decision

  6 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LL

  Certificate to confirm the existing lawful repair to existing driveway by replacing broken and uneven surface with cobblestones, erection of a low (18 inch high) boundary brick wall either side of driveway and placement of a free-standing small wooden shed at the top of the driveway to allow for storage for garden materials and general items for the main dwelling.

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01860/LDP Decided

  211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 5 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01802/LDP Decided

  30 Grange Way Willington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3QW

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension).

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 28 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01515/LDP Decided

  Woodside Church Dover Crescent Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8QH

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of brick storage extension to rear)

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Lawful development