15 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

1. 3 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 22 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  26/00929/FUL Submitted 15 May 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Proposed single storey rear and side extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  26/00449/FUL Submitted 9 Mar 2026 0m away

  Single storey rear and side extension and front porch

  Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Barnard Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DE

  21/03106/AOC Submitted 29 Nov 2021 98m away

  21/01904/FUL - Condition 4 - Archaeology (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 11 docs

• Bartram Court 123 High Street Kempston Bedfordshire MK42 7BP

  24/02064/TCA Submitted 28 Oct 2024 106m away

  Reducing of overweighted Walnut tree limb by 3- 4 meters. Lowering of Sycamore tree by 3-4 meters. Side pruning of Walnut tree limb back to vegetation boundary. Felling and removal of dead Witch Elm tree. Removal of hazoudous deadwood from Lime tree overhanging car park.

  Decided Trees 11 docs

• 134 High Street Kempston Bedford MK42 7BN

  04/00877/REM Submitted 31 Mar 2004 164m away

  Side and rear extension to club house.

  Granted Reserved matters Extension

• 13 Eugster Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DF

  22/02429/FUL Submitted 4 Nov 2022 179m away

  Single storey rear/side extension, loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer and demolition of existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01062/SPNJ Awaiting decision

  Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed.

  4 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00999/CPNQ Awaiting decision

  Woodleys Farm House Knotting Road Melchbourne Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AG

  Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  27 May 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00787/HPN Granted

  120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 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

  24 Apr 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00578/CPNMA Refused

  13 Howard Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4EA

  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.

  24 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• 26/00934/PRM Awaiting decision

  Dog Farm Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TR

  Up to five shepherd huts together with a small number of'pitch your own' camping pitches. Certificate of Exemption under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (First schedule, Para 5) which permits the Club to establish small sites without the need to obtain planning.

  15 May 2026 Prior approval