20 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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

• 26 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  26/00290/FUL Submitted 16 Feb 2026 3m 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 174m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

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

  26/01012/FUL Submitted 28 May 2026 247m away

  83% 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

• 289 Hillgrounds Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8TH

  21/00704/FUL Submitted 11 Mar 2021 291m away

  One and two storey rear extension and rear dormer

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 14 docs

• 37 Normandy Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8TE

  26/01291/TPO Submitted 8 Jul 2026 323m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  T1 Lime Tree - Prune and crown-reduce all overhanging branches back to the exact property boundary line. All pruning cuts will be made to appropriate growth points in accordance with British Standard BS3998.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Land Rear Of 15 Kempston Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9DX

  20/03026/FUL Submitted 21 Dec 2020 355m away

  Conversion of store/garage to a one-bedroom dwelling including single storey front extension, new pitched roof and new low wall and railings to front.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 29 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