107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Bedford is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

  26/01409/ADV Submitted 20 Jul 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Installation of non-illuminated fascia sign and hanging sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• 78 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NN

  22/01926/FUL Submitted 23 Aug 2022 50m away

  Conversion to five flats and associated alterations including rear external staircase.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 31 docs
  Several homes

• 7 And 8 The Arcade Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NS

  19/02581/FUL Submitted 22 Nov 2019 71m away

  Reinstatement of dividing wall between units 7 and 8 to form two separate ground floor retail units and associated shop-front alterations.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 11 - 13 Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SY

  26/01613/FUL Submitted 20 Aug 2026 85m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~15 Oct

  Change of use and conversion of first and second floors and part of ground floor at rear, to form 4 x 1 bedroom residential apartments, including alterations at ground floor level for cycle parking provision and refuse/recycling storage and insertion of rooflights and alterations to side elevation windows

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Loft or dormer +1

• 5 Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SY

  26/01126/FUL Submitted 15 Jun 2026 85m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Change of existing gate and side panel to mesh fencing and installation of fencing to the lower roof of the building

  Decided Full applications

• 19 Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SY

  26/01235/COU Submitted 30 Jun 2026 85m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~25 Aug

  The change of use of the Ground Floor of the premises situated at 19 Silver Street, Bedford, MK40 1PE from a Card Shop (Class E) to an Adult Gaming Centre (sui generis). Please see attached Covering Letter and Planning Statement for full details.

  Awaiting decision