28 Stuart Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HS

1. 23 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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

• 42 Farrer Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JH

  26/00393/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2026 113m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/00820/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2026 139m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jul

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 28 docs

• 146 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8BH

  04/01034/COU Submitted 13 Apr 2004 197m away

  Change of use from dwelling to Class B1 (offices).

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs
  Domestic

• 66 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HA

  26/01146/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 210m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Creation of a new vehicular access and vehicle crossover (dropped kerb), including associated hardstanding to provide off-street parking at the front of the property. Surface water will be managed within the site and will not discharge onto the public highway.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED

  26/01568/FUL Submitted 13 Aug 2026 286m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Single storey rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 52 Springfield Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JB

  26/00980/FUL Submitted 25 May 2026 303m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jul

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of side extension with porch.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs
  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