45 Poplar Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BL

1. 10 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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 50 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.

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• 43 Poplar Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BL

  26/01316/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2026 0m away

  Single storey front extension to form new porch

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 15 Aspen Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BX

  26/01637/LDP Submitted 24 Aug 2026 104m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey rear extension containing accessible bathroom)

  Decided Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• 66 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AF

  26/01052/S73 Submitted 3 Jun 2026 111m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~29 Jul

  Single storey side and rear extension including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 23/01415/FUL to allow for alterations to dimensions. The condition to be changed as per the attached new plans.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension
  Small domestic

• Wildings 76A Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AF

  26/01047/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2026 112m away

  Single storey rear extension, dormer roof extension to first floor and loft conversion

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 71 Putnoe Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9AE

  26/01137/FUL Submitted 17 Jun 2026 148m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Erection of new self-build 4 bedroom home to the rear of 71 Putnoe Lane, with soft and hard landscaping, and new boundary treatment.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling

• 187A Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8DR

  26/01005/FUL Submitted 28 May 2026 228m away

  Proposed raising of roof to create first floor accommodation with gable roof and dormers, and external alterations. New front boundary wall and piers.

  Decided Full applications Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 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
• 26/01509/FUL Decided

  15 Albany Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PH

  Removal of 2 windows to first floor side elevation and infill openings. Insertion of new window to first floor side elevation, insertion of 3 rooflights to rear outrigger roof slope, removal of rooflight to rear roof slope and insertion of 3 roof lights to rear roof slope.

  4 Aug 2026 Full applications