181 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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

• Broomfield House 159 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

  26/01148/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~26 Aug

  Improvements to existing unstable 1m high boundary brick wall by adding a timber slatted fence panel above, giving a total height of 1.98m. Current damaged brickwork to be removed and replaced with blocks, forming 4 x supporting piers for the fence panels.

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• 242 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6BS

  24/01340/LDP Submitted 8 Jul 2024 52m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer. Single storey rear extension)

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small domestic

• Fox And Hounds 1 Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AP

  26/01353/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2026 367m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Sep

  Extension to side and rear to form additional trade area and improved toilet facilities. Lobby to front entrance with ramped access and post and rope fencing. Various internal alterations

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 31 Oakley Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AN

  26/01085/FUL Submitted 8 Jun 2026 384m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Proposed garden room, canopy/deck

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 31 Highbury Grove Clapham Bedford MK41 6DS

  04/00126/LDP Submitted 20 Jan 2004 416m away

  Loft conversion comprising alteration to roof.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

  26/01684/FUL Submitted 1 Sep 2026 452m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer

• 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