4 Arkwright Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1SE

1. 19 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 2 London End Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1SD

  26/00454/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2026 210m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~7 May

  Subdivision of existing single bungalow to form 2 bungalows with new entrance extension to dwelling 1 and part conversion of garage and link to main building to form bedroom for dwelling 2, subdivision of garden space and creation of parking for dwelling 1.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/02358/S73A Submitted 26 Oct 2023 264m away

  Erection of front boundary wall (development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00228/LDE Submitted 31 Jan 2023 264m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Mar

  Certificate to confirm existing use as Supported Living Accommodation (C3 (b))

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 10 docs

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00102/LDP Submitted 16 Jan 2023 264m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Change of use of single family dwelling C3(a) into supported living accommodation for 1 person C3 (b))

  Withdrawn Lawful development 9 docs
  Domestic

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00087/S73A Submitted 13 Jan 2023 264m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Mar

  Erection of 1.8M high, 11M long section of front facing boundary fence with concrete posts and shiplap timber panels (retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Amendments 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Marsh Lane Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RB

  23/00088/S73A Submitted 13 Jan 2023 264m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~10 Mar

  Conversion of existing garage into store/activity/rest room for main house resident and carers (retrospective).

  Awaiting decision Amendments 14 docs

• 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01689/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01681/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 - 35 St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PN

  Formation of a patient set-down and pick-up facility, ancillary to the existing dental use (Use Class E), within the rear curtilage; comprising partial demolition of the rear boundary wall to form a new vehicular access from the rear service lane, one accessible (disabled) transfer bay and one set-down space with associated hardstanding and drainage, boundary treatment, cycle and refuse storage, and an electric vehicle charging point.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01684/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

  Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01677/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications