71 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AE

1. 17 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 September 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 66 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AF

  26/01052/S73 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 85m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Single storey side and rear extension including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 23/01415/FUL to allow for alterations to dimensions. The condition to be changed as per the attached new plans.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension
  Small domestic

• Wildings 76A Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AF

  26/01047/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 87m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

  Single storey rear extension, dormer roof extension to first floor and loft conversion

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 43 Poplar Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BL

  26/01316/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 148m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Single storey front extension to form new porch

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 45 Poplar Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BL

  26/01315/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 148m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Front porch (single storey) and single storey side extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 24 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AB

  26/00882/FUL Submitted 11 May 2026 232m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Single storey rear extension with pitch roof and 4 roof lights. Masonry parapet walls to car port with flat roof.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Land At The Rear Of 1 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AD

  23/00027/FUL Submitted 6 Jan 2023 250m away

  Erection of a two bedroom bungalow

  Refused Full applications 20 docs

• 26/01695/FUL Awaiting decision

  37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

  Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

  3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01689/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

  Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

  2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01681/FUL Awaiting decision

  33 - 35 St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2PN

  Formation of a patient set-down and pick-up facility, ancillary to the existing dental use (Use Class E), within the rear curtilage; comprising partial demolition of the rear boundary wall to form a new vehicular access from the rear service lane, one accessible (disabled) transfer bay and one set-down space with associated hardstanding and drainage, boundary treatment, cycle and refuse storage, and an electric vehicle charging point.

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01684/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

  Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

  1 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01677/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

  31 Aug 2026 Full applications