Land Rear Of 21 Abbey Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LG

1. 3 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 17 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 November 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.

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• 337 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9PA

  26/00395/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey front extension and first floor dormer extension

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Manor Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LQ

  21/00878/LDP Submitted 25 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed hip to gable roof extension & roof dormer)

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs

• 8 Manor Road Bedford MK41 9LQ

  02/02553/FUL Submitted 24 Oct 2002 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with addition of two dormer windows.

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing

• 41 Portland Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NF

  21/00791/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extensions following the demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Grange Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9SG

  26/00915/FUL Submitted 13 May 2026 200 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Single storey side extension and garage conversion with new pitched roof

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 351 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NX

  26/00752/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Erection of detached garden room for home gym.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 26/01752/FUL Withdrawn

  8 Rookery Road Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AX

  Installation of 24 ground mounted solar panels

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01465/FUL Refused

  378 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NT

  Creation of a new vehicular access and dropped kerb to the front of the dwelling to provide off-street parking.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01838/FUL Granted

  Castle Dairy House St Neots Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HZ

  Alterations to elevations and addition of balcony above existing rear extension

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00820/FUL Granted

  Unit 8 To 10 44 - 46 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HL

  Infill extension between buildings and change of use of unit to provide enhanced accommodation for a place of worship and community centre

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01732/FUL Granted

  50 Churchill Close Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LU

  Single storey side and rear extensions

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications