Planning application
6 Chiltern Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EQ
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Small domestic
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Proposal
Single storey side extension, front porch, roof height alteration and rear dormer to existing bungalow, to create chalet-style dwelling with first floor acommodation
As published by the council, reference 26/01700/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01700/FUL
- Type
- Full Planning
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 3 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Putnoe
- Parish
- Bedford Town
- Postcode
- MK41 9EQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Sep 2026
Received by Bedford
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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