12 Braeside Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9BL

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 4 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Approved

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 12 Braeside Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9BL

  26/01129/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 3m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Loft conversion with side dormers and cladding to front and rear gables.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 11 Putnoe Heights Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8EB

  26/00805/S73A Submitted 28 Apr 2026 130m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  One adn two storey side and rear extension (revised scheme) (development already commenced)

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 17 docs

• 2 - 4 Library Walk Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8HF

  26/00968/ADV Submitted 21 May 2026 241m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Retention of 1 internally illuminated surround sign and 1 internally illuminated logo panel (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Advertising 11 docs

• 2 - 4 Library Walk Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8HF

  26/00967/S73A Submitted 21 May 2026 241m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  The installation of an ATM (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Amendments 11 docs

• 86A Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AG

  26/01327/TPO Submitted 13 Jul 2026 297m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~7 Sep

  T1 Poplar - Reduce height by approximately 5 meters and lateral spread by up to 6 meters

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 33 Fairholme Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9DA

  21/00705/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2021 329m away

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension. New wrap around hipped roof to existing front extension, garage and rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01698/LDE Awaiting decision

  The Spinney Sandye Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AE

  Certificate to confirm that the current occupation and operation of the whole Property remains use as a dwellinghouse within Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The primary case is that the use falls within Class C3(b). Class C3(a) is advanced expressly in the alternative. On either basis, no material change of use from the established C3 use has occurred.

  3 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01659/LDP Decided

  40 Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LU

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of porch to side)

  27 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01639/LDE Awaiting decision

  27 Whitbread Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DY

  Certificate to confirm existing use of the property as a five-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), Use Class C4, accommodating no more than six unrelated occupiers sharing communal facilities.

  24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01512/LDP Decided

  28 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU

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

  5 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01486/LDE Awaiting decision

  Priory Farm Bedford Road Turvey Bedford MK43 8BB

  Certificate to confirm that planning permission 19/00390/FUL, which was granted on appeal (reference APP/K0235/W/20/3255478) on 1 June 2021 for 'conversion of granary barn, stable block and piggery to 3 dwellings', has been lawfully commenced by carrying out a material operation prior to the expiry of the permission on 1 June 2024 (set out by condition 1 imposed on the permission).

  3 Aug 2026 Lawful development