Oakhaven 9 High Street Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DQ

1. 10 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 October 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

• 24 High Street Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DQ

  26/01083/LBC Submitted 8 Jun 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~5 Aug

  Replacement roof covering on the western wing of the dwelling (already carried out)

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Roofing
  Domestic

• 48 Harewelle Way Harrold Bedford MK43 7DY

  26/01447/NMA Submitted 27 Jul 2026 154m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  26/00973/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to revise width of single storey rear extension and Introduce single ground floor window to existing living room.

  Decided Amendments Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• 48 Harewelle Way Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DY

  26/00973/FUL Submitted 22 May 2026 156m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jul

  Porch extension including new roof over adjacent bay windows. Single storey rear extension, inclusive of new roof over adjacent existing rear extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Roofing +1 21 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Harewelle Way Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DY

  21/02840/FUL Submitted 26 Oct 2021 156m away

  Single storey side garage extension, raise ground level and erect boundary fence

  Refused Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  26/01614/LBC Submitted 20 Aug 2026 188m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  26/00794/LBC Submitted 27 Apr 2026 189m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~1 Jul

  Minor internal and external works, including relocation of kitchen to its original position, new second floor bathroom and removal of conservatory.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 16 docs

• 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