2 The Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6DP

1. 5 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 15 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 August 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 7 The Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6DP

  26/01901/FUL Submitted 5 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Demolition of conservatory and detached garage. Erection of single storey side/rear extensions

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 84 High Street Clapham Bedfordshire MK41 6BW

  26/00850/S73A Submitted 6 May 2026 100 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Installation of extraction flue at rear (development already carried out)

  Awaiting decision Amendments 9 docs

• 31 Highbury Grove Clapham Bedford MK41 6DS

  04/00126/LDP Submitted 20 Jan 2004 100 yards away

  Loft conversion comprising alteration to roof.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 67 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AG

  26/01674/FUL Submitted 28 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Infill of existing garage door and installation of window to facilitate conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation.

  Decided Full applications Extension Windows or glazing

• 67 High Street Clapham Bedford MK41 6AG

  26/01490/LDP Submitted 3 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Removal of existing garage door and installation of infill wall and window to facilitate conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation.)

  Decided Lawful development Extension Windows or glazing

• 138 High Street Clapham Bedford MK41 6BP

  02/02675/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2002 250 yards away

  2 storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension

• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications