26/01268/HPN

1. 6 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 26/01269/HPN Awaiting decision

  9 Beresford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SD

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  6 Jul 2026 0m away Prior approval
• 26/01115/COU Awaiting decision

  Site Of Former Cineworld Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LW

  Change of use (with associated internal alterations) to the former cinema building at Aspects Leisure Park, Bedford, (Sui Generis Class) to create a dedicated indoor padel centre (Class E(d)).

  12 Jun 2026 185m away Full applications

• 26/01370/HPN Awaiting decision

  10 Ash Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NL

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  15 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01286/HPN Awaiting decision

  19 Hawthorne Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HJ

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered

  8 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01269/HPN Awaiting decision

  9 Beresford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SD

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  6 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01261/CPNMA Awaiting decision

  Heddings Farm The Lane Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AS

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  3 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• 26/01244/HPN Awaiting decision

  43 Falcon Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7DY

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  1 Jul 2026 Prior approval