74 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JU

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 35 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford MK43 9JU

  02/02064/FUL Submitted 16 Aug 2002 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey front extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 3 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA

  26/01567/COU Submitted 13 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Care Home for up to 3 children

  Awaiting decision
  Domestic

• Outbuilding Adjacent To 51 Cause End Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9DB

  21/01162/LBC Submitted 22 Apr 2021 250 yards away

  Change of use and alterations to residential outbuilding to form Tattoo Parlour

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 24 docs

• Outbuilding Adjacent To 51 Cause End Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9DB

  21/01161/FUL Submitted 22 Apr 2021 250 yards away

  Change of use and alterations to residential outbuilding to form Tattoo Parlour (temporary period of 12 months)

  Granted Full applications 23 docs

• Black Horse 7 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford MK43 9JG

  02/02764/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2002 250 yards away

  Single storey side extension - revised scheme to allow use of temporary flat roof for two years.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG

  26/00695/FUL Submitted 13 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jun

  First floor front extension and garage conversion

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 26/01614/LBC Granted

  The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01687/LBC Withdrawn

  Three Horseshoes High Street Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AA

  Chimney re-pointing.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02010/LBC Awaiting decision

  Old Stone House 22 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PG

  Replacement bay window

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01093/LBC Decided

  125 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS

  Demolition of garage, outbuilding and rear/side lean-to, extension of single-storey outbuilding and conversion of attic space over to form bedroom, erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of main attic to form bedroom with ensuite, including internal works and relocation of stairwell, erection of two bay garage, erection of boundary wall, relocation of access, formation of crossover and construction of driveway and parking area.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01956/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings