16 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AT

1. 4 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 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

• 7 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AT

  26/01471/TPO Submitted 29 Jul 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  T1 Oak - Lift crown over the road to 6m above ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 248 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AA

  26/00598/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 217m away

  First floor side and rear extension and garage conversion with new front bay window

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 6 Elger Close Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AU

  26/01426/FUL Submitted 22 Jul 2026 227m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  First floor rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 9 Elger Close Biddenham Bedford MK40 4AU

  04/00002/FUL Submitted 5 Jan 2004 228m away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 2A Darlow Drive Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AX

  26/00633/TPO Submitted 2 Apr 2026 277m away

  Horse chestnut front garden - Crown reduction by 2/2.5 metres laterally and approximately 3 metres in height. ( Finish height approximately 9 to 10 meters ) All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree's natural shape and form while achieving the required reduction.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 21 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZ

  26/01051/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 289m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Two storey side and single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 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