McDonalds Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LN

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01027/FUL Decided

  McDonalds Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LN

  Refurbishment of the restaurant to include extensions, incorporating a new entrance lobby and formation of an additional drive thru booth in conjunction with the reconfiguration of the drive thru lane and parking bays, to provide a Fast Forward Lane to improve traffic circulation. Redecoration of elevations, formation of new access door and associated works.

  Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Decision issued

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• McDonalds Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LN

  26/01027/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Refurbishment of the restaurant to include extensions, incorporating a new entrance lobby and formation of an additional drive thru booth in conjunction with the reconfiguration of the drive thru lane and parking bays, to provide a Fast Forward Lane to improve traffic circulation. Redecoration of elevations, formation of new access door and associated works.

  Decided Full applications Extension

• Site Of Former Cineworld Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LW

  26/01115/COU Submitted 12 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Change of use (with associated internal alterations) to the former cinema building at Aspects Leisure Park, Bedford, (Sui Generis Class) to create a dedicated indoor padel centre (Class E(d)).

  Decided

• 11 Beresford Road Bedford Bedford MK40 3SD

  26/01268/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Beresford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SD

  26/01269/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 250 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Shaftesbury Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SA

  26/01851/TCA Submitted 28 Sep 2026 300 yards away

  T1 Portuguese Laurel - Crown reduce 2 - 3 metres. T2 Acer negundo - Crown reduce 1 - 2 metres.

  Decided Trees

• 21 Greenshields Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TS

  26/01495/LDP Submitted 3 Aug 2026 400 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling)

  Decided Lawful development
  Domestic

• 26/01491/ADV Granted

  Village Farm 85 Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford MK45 3DB

  1 x free standing V-board totem and 2 x flags

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01982/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

  Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01945/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 5A Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  Installation of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01691/ADV Decided

  Former E On Energy Site Caxton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HT

  Display of 2 no. non-illuminated flat faced white 'G' logo's with provisional outline locations for further occupier signage (subject to separate consent) to the Caxton Road facing ends of Units 110 and 300 (following approval under 25/00763/MAF).

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/01932/ADV Awaiting decision

  35 - 37 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP

  Replacement of x2 non illluminated Fascia signs.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Advertising