7 Evans Croft Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AP

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 7 Canberra Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0UZ

  26/01795/FUL Submitted 21 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 2 children), with associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 42 Victor Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FS

  26/00685/FUL Submitted 10 Apr 2026 350 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Erection of front porch and insertion of french doors to side.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Stirling Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TX

  26/01810/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2026 350 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  One and two storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 4 children), with associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• 44 Brabazon Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FF

  24/02100/S73A Submitted 3 Nov 2024 400 yards away

  Change of Use from amenity land to garden and erection of fence at a height of 1830mm (6ft) parallel to a public highway inline with the property boundary. (Development already carried out) Removal of existing "pallet fence", which consisted of a number of loosely held together pallets and posts and removal of existing rear 6 foot fence which has become rotten. Change of use for part of the land from amenity land to private garden. Installation of new 6 foot side and rear fence to the property boundary. To be made from feather edge boards and cant rails.

  Refused Amendments 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02003/LDP Decided

  4 Wansbeck Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7BA

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (single storey rear extension)

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01708/LDP Decided

  89 Bamford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0NH

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (3m rear extension)

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 3 Nov 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01839/LDP Decided

  125 Village Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HU

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (New single storey, pitched roofed, side extension)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00531/LDE Decided

  Unit 4 And 5 Sadler Court Thurleigh Road Bolnhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2ET

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming the use of the building as a single planning unit for the assembly, repair, servicing and preparation of mobile freezer units together with associated storage of materials and equipment.

  Received 18 Mar, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01728/LDP Decided

  21 Oldfield Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HD

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey detached outbuilding at rear for use as Gym/Office)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development