Willow Vale Pavenham Road Oakley Bedfordshire MK43 7SZ

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 21 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Bedford is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• Orchard Lea 15 Highfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7TA

  22/00893/FUL Submitted 14 Apr 2022 366m away

  Demolition of existing 2 storey dwelling and removal of existing pool. Erection of new 2 storey dwelling with single storey rear annexe/garden room.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 31 docs
  Small domestic

• Oakley Pre School Chapel Pound Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RQ

  26/01390/FUL Submitted 16 Jul 2026 433m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Erection of a single storey rear pergola

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• 6 High Street Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RG

  24/01594/LDP Submitted 16 Aug 2024 480m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Rear hip to gable roof extension off the original property roof)

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 38 High Street Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RG

  26/00558/FUL Submitted 20 Mar 2026 480m away

  Front porch extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic