14 Shearley Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HH

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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

• 19 Hawthorne Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HJ

  26/01286/HPN Submitted 8 Jul 2026 74m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 1 Hawthorne Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HJ

  26/00776/FUL Submitted 23 Apr 2026 76m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Conversion of detached garage to annexe

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• 52 Hawthorne Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HJ

  26/00440/S73A Submitted 6 Mar 2026 76m away

  Single storey side extension to existing garage and conversion to annexe (Development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Laburnum Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HQ

  26/01667/FUL Submitted 27 Aug 2026 82m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  One and two storey side and rear extensions.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 13 St Pauls Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4NT

  26/00392/LDP Submitted 26 Feb 2026 178m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion with dormers)

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 19 Honey Hill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4NN

  21/03313/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2021 216m away

  Single storey rear/side extension with alterations to the ground floor rear roof.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small 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