2 Birkdale Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AU

1. 30 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford decided full applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 35 Rowallan Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AR

  19/02632/LDP Submitted 27 Nov 2019 152m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with rear dormer extension)

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer

• 25 Foxlease Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AP

  26/01416/FUL Submitted 21 Jul 2026 239m away

  New single storey rear extension

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 33 Brecon Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8DD

  26/01142/S73 Submitted 17 Jun 2026 251m away

  One and two storey side/rear extension and removal of existing boundary treatment and erection of replacement boundary wall with pedestrian access gate and a vehicular access gate, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/00549/FUL, to allow for minor design amendments to the development.

  Decided Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Wentworth Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BB

  26/01407/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2026 265m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct

  Two storey front and side extension, fi5rst floor read extension, single storey side extension and new rain porch.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 239 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AE

  26/01720/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2026 305m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Single storey rear extension, conversion of part existing side outbuilding to utility and WC. Addition of front porch

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 237 Kimbolton Road Bedford MK41 8AE

  04/00528/FUL Submitted 2 Mar 2004 307m away

  Single storey side extension and alterations including revised porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01526/FUL Decided

  32 St Andrews Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LW

  Raising of roof over existing dwelling footprint to create a full-height first floor with additional habitable accommodation in roof with front dormer. Improvements to car parking arrangements to front of property (revised scheme)

  7 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01405/FUL Decided

  65 Ridge Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9BS

  Single storey detached double garage to the side of the house

  20 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01248/FUL Decided

  8 Acacia Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0HS

  Conversion of existing double garage to form annexe.

  29 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/01416/FUL Decided

  25 Foxlease Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AP

  New single storey rear extension

  21 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01170/FUL Decided

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

  Erection of 4no. 10m high floodlighting columns

  22 Jun 2026 Full applications