Progress House Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TB

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Land Adjacent Lea Cottage Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TB

  26/00937/OUT Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of an existing stable block and shed and erection of one self- or custom-build dwelling with associated infrastructure.

  Awaiting decision Outline Demolition
  Small domestic

• The Willows Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Eastcotts Bedford MK42 0TB

  02/02733/FUL Submitted 21 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Rear conservatory.

  Refused Full applications Extension 1 doc

• Alfriston Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Eastcotts Bedford MK42 0TB

  02/02624/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Part two, part single storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 1 Stirling Road Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TX

  26/01810/FUL Submitted 22 Sep 2026 0.3 miles away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  One and two storey rear extension and conversion of existing C3 dwelling to form a C2 residential children's home (for upto 4 children), with associated external works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Domestic

• 1 Horace Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GA

  26/00239/LDP Submitted 9 Feb 2026 0.3 miles away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use as a children's care home C3b, providing care for up to two children/ young people between the ages of 10 and 17)

  Refused Lawful development 14 docs

• 99 Duchess Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0SF

  26/00879/FUL Submitted 8 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~8 Jul

  Erection of outbuilding in rear garden

  Awaiting decision Full applications 10 docs

• 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