8 Vyne Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8RH

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 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 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford decided full applications in a median of 63 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 2 Egglestone Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8QE

  22/02566/FUL Submitted 24 Nov 2022 145m away

  Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, pitched roof to side and front elevations, alterations to existing first floor windows to front and rear elevations and garage conversion with associated external alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 19 Foster Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BT

  22/02177/LDP Submitted 29 Sep 2022 321m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of wooden frame sub canopy to support solar panels)

  Granted Lawful development 16 docs

• 4 Manor Cottages Manor Drive Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AB

  26/00728/TPO Submitted 16 Apr 2026 426m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~21 Jul

  T1 Sycamore - Reduce canopy by up to 7m. T2 Pine - Remove. Tree is dead and uprooted into a horse chestnut

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Grange Academy Halsey Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AU

  26/01701/LDE Submitted 3 Sep 2026 467m away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Certificate to confirm that Grange Academy Farm is an extension of the school's theraputic and educational provision under use class F1a, including the associated buildings.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension

• 333 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8PX

  26/01340/FUL Submitted 13 Jul 2026 470m away

  First floor rear extension and garage conversion

  Decided Full applications Extension

• 26/01732/FUL Awaiting decision

  50 Churchill Close Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LU

  Single storey side and rear extensions

  10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01731/FUL Awaiting decision

  4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

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

  10 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01298/FUL Decided

  8 Holm Oak Green Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3DD

  Single storey rear extensions following the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of outbuilding to provide gym / studio space.

  9 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01148/FUL Decided

  Broomfield House 159 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

  Improvements to existing unstable 1m high boundary brick wall by adding a timber slatted fence panel above, giving a total height of 1.98m. Current damaged brickwork to be removed and replaced with blocks, forming 4 x supporting piers for the fence panels.

  18 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/01720/FUL Awaiting decision

  239 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AE

  Single storey rear extension, conversion of part existing side outbuilding to utility and WC. Addition of front porch

  9 Sep 2026 Full applications