Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

1. 4 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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

• Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  21/03145/LBC Submitted 2 Dec 2021 0m away

  Proposed refurbishments works to the Sixth Form house to include replacement clear glazing, new rooflights and new entrance door to front. New Bifold doors and louver ventilation to Cafe at rear.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 23 docs

• Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX

  21/03144/FUL Submitted 2 Dec 2021 0m away

  Proposed refurbishments works to the Sixth Form house to include replacement clear glazing, new rooflights and new entrance door to front. New Bifold doors and louver ventilation to Cafe at rear.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 28 docs

• 34 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BU

  20/02951/FUL Submitted 16 Dec 2020 85m away

  Replacement windows and mounting of satellite dish on boundary wall

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 26 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BN

  24/02105/TCA Submitted 4 Nov 2024 189m away

  Holly (T1) - reduce to 2m from ground level and prune back low branches by 0.5m. Yew and Lawsons Cypress (G1) - prune away from phone wires to give approximately 1m clearance. Two Yews (G2) - prune back overhang to adjacent property by 1.5m (approximately to boundary line). Laurel (T2) - reduce height and spread by 2m

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• Bedesman House Duckmill Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AL

  26/00474/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2026 208m away

  Proposed porch and replacement doors

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Christie House Newnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NZ

  26/01420/TCA Submitted 21 Jul 2026 310m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep

  T1 - Prunus -Fell

  Decided Trees

• 26/01050/HPN Awaiting decision

  15 Galloway Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7DX

  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.

  3 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