Bedford Rugby Union F C Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF

1. 22 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 25 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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 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

• 6 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF

  26/00823/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 2m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Replacement wall system with materials Euroclass A2 or better, to match existing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 17 docs

• 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH

  26/01469/ADV Submitted 29 Jul 2026 60m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~28 Sep

  Retention of internally illuminated fascia sign

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 24 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NR

  21/00800/TCA Submitted 18 Mar 2021 145m away

  T1 Walnut: Reduce crown by 25% to reduce risk of structural failure in storm conditions

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 60 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NX

  24/01080/LDP Submitted 3 Jun 2024 219m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement of 6 third floor timber windows with UPVc windows)

  Refused Lawful development Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 7 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ

  26/01357/FUL Submitted 15 Jul 2026 224m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Change of use from office to residential with loft conversion

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• Bedford School De Parys Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TU

  26/01179/TCA Submitted 22 Jun 2026 255m away

  Undertake work as specified in the attached tree survey with the exception of trees numbered 195, 196, 197 and 198

  Decided Trees 13 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