155 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EL

1. 8 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 30 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate Refused

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 35 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UN

  26/00530/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  One and two storey side and rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/01506/S73 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (Appeal Ref APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for demolition of rear single storey elements to rationalise and amend design to suit intended occupier requirements.

  Granted Extension Demolition
  Several homes

• The Fox And Hounds 178 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EB

  26/00526/S73 Submitted 17 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 dwellings with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 24/00923/FUL (allowed under appeal ref; APP/K0235/W/25/3362477), to allow for raised first floor structure of the main building and associated amendments to the building, to accommodate the operational requirements of the intended occupier of the retail unit.

  Refused Amendments Extension 20 docs
  Several homes

• 1A Dean Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3EQ

  21/00426/CPNO Submitted 12 Feb 2021 150 yards away

  Prior notification for change of use from Offices (Use Class B1(a)) to dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3).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.

  Refused Prior approval 20 docs
  Domestic

• 14 Thurlestone Close Bedford MK40 3AT

  02/02786/FUL Submitted 19 Nov 2002 150 yards away

  Single storey front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Phillpotts Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UF

  26/00497/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Removal of existing out-shut and conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 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
• 26/01078/LDE Decided

  112 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NB

  Certificate to confirm the single storey rear infill extension already commenced did not require planning permission.

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development