5 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HJ

1. 25 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.

More on amendments applications in our guide

• 18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  26/01431/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 42m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• First And Second Floors 12 - 16 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  25/02139/CPNMA Submitted 29 Oct 2025 43m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~24 Dec

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. 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. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Awaiting decision Prior approval 41 docs

• 28 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU

  26/01512/LDP Submitted 5 Aug 2026 180m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

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

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 48 Allhallows And 50 - 53 St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LN

  22/02750/CPNG Submitted 19 Dec 2022 190m away

  Prior notification for change of use from a use in Class E (commercial, business and service) or betting office, or payday loan shop of schedule 2 of the Use Classes Order, to a mixed use for any purpose in Class E, or betting office, or payday loan shop of the Use Classes Order and as up to 2 flats.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 25 docs
  Several homes

• 30 Allhallows Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LN

  26/00521/ADV Submitted 17 Mar 2026 190m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~12 May

  Existing ATM surround to be removed and replaced with updated ATM Surround

  Awaiting decision Advertising 10 docs

• 9 Church Arcade Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LQ

  21/01102/NMA Submitted 16 Apr 2021 199m away

  17/02280/MAF - Non-Material Minor Amendment for additional render treatment to the facade facing Dane Lane

  Granted Amendments 12 docs

• 26/01548/NMA Decided

  31 Highfield Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7JH

  26/00924/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to alter the external facing material of the new gable wall from the approved brick finish to a high-quality external cladding finish.

  11 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01505/NMA Decided

  7 Rye Crescent Cople Bedford MK44 3TJ

  26/00773/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to reduce the size of the extension.

  4 Aug 2026 Amendments
• 26/01447/NMA Decided

  48 Harewelle Way Harrold Bedford MK43 7DY

  26/00973/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to revise width of single storey rear extension and Introduce single ground floor window to existing living room.

  27 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/01394/NMA Decided

  Priory Farm Bedford Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8BE

  19/00390/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to parking layout.

  17 Jul 2026 Amendments
• 26/01292/NMA Decided

  Oak Cottage 6 Church Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9EU

  25/02098/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to update the approved drawing to reflect a revised corner detail and associated fenestration.

  8 Jul 2026 Amendments