42 Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9PT

1. 12 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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 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 decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 54 Newnham Avenue Bedford MK41 9PT

  02/02084/FUL Submitted 21 Aug 2002 50 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/01760/FUL Submitted 15 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/01054/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 76 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  26/00629/LDP Submitted 1 Apr 2026 100 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 8 docs

• 64 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UD

  22/02434/FUL Submitted 7 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory structure and erection of single storey extension along with loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Greenshields Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TS

  26/01495/LDP Submitted 3 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling)

  Decided Lawful development
  Domestic

• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications