20 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 20 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Permission

4. 20 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided - Permitted

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Bedford granted permission on 20 October 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  26/01706/FUL Submitted 7 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  26/00290/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Erection of outbuilding in rear garden for annexe/storage.

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 11 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AB

  21/02496/FUL Submitted 15 Sep 2021 200 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• St. John's School Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8AB

  03/00537/FUL Submitted 28 Feb 2003 200 yards away

  Retention of double classroom unit

  Granted Full applications

• Land To The Rear Of 12 And 10 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AD

  26/01012/FUL Submitted 28 May 2026 250 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jul

  Conversion of builders premises and change of use to form residential flat with car parking under.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 7 docs

• Land To The Rear Of 12 And 10 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AD

  26/01738/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Conversion of builder's premises and change of use to residential dwelling

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Domestic

• 26/01618/FUL Granted

  The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

  Changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement and finishes/cladding and the addition of photovoltaic panelling

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01431/FUL Refused

  18 Greyfriars Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HP

  Change of use to a hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the installation of a low-level (ESP) ducting system to serve the premises.

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01020/FUL Refused

  13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

  Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats (8 in total)

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01410/FUL Granted

  Corner Cottage 1 Ravensden Road Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QP

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of two storey side/rear extension. Alterations to existing ground floor roof at rear.

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Granted

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

  Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications