7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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

• 59 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8DT

  04/00941/AOC Submitted 17 Mar 2004 93m away

  Demolition of bungalow, erection of 4 no. houses and 2 no. bungalows. (All matters reserved apart from means of access). Discharge of condition 11 of planning permission 02/003029/OUT - (mobility standard)

  Granted Conditions Demolition
  Several homes

• 59 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8DT

  04/00942/AOC Submitted 17 Mar 2004 93m away

  Demolition of existing bungalow, erection of 4 no. houses and 2 no. bungalows. (All matters reserved apart from means of access). Discharge of condition 9 of planning permission 02/03029/OUT - (slab levels)

  Granted Conditions Demolition 3 docs
  Several homes

• 15 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE

  26/00969/COU Submitted 21 May 2026 156m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jul

  Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to 3 adult residents requiring care and support, including associated staffing and ancillary office/sensory support space.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs
  Domestic

• 52 Springfield Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JB

  26/00980/FUL Submitted 25 May 2026 157m 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

• 42 Farrer Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8JH

  26/00393/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2026 179m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 146 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8BH

  04/01034/COU Submitted 13 Apr 2004 195m away

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

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs
  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