3 Spring Lane Stagsden Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8SE

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 5 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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

• 1 Bedford Road Stagsden Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8TR

  26/00793/FUL Submitted 27 Apr 2026 172m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jun

  Single storey rear extension, ramped access to front door, decking area to rear and conversion of outbuilding to garden room. (The two-storey side extension shown on the plans was previously approved on 02/01199/FUL which has been partially implemented)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Royal George 57 High Street Stagsden Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8SG

  26/01038/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2026 240m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~27 Jul

  Change of use and alteration of former pub building to create dwelling and erection of new dwelling in former car park area. (revised scheme)

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling
  Domestic

• Town Close 64 High Street Stagsden Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8SQ

  26/01233/S73A Submitted 30 Jun 2026 275m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Retention of container at side of house, and proposed cladding to match main dwelling, with a matching bifold door.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing
  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