The Big Barn School Lane Bolnhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2EN

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 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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• Manor Croft School Lane Bolnhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2EN

  26/00688/FUL Submitted 8 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Replacement porch

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01614/LBC Granted

  The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01687/LBC Withdrawn

  Three Horseshoes High Street Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AA

  Chimney re-pointing.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02010/LBC Awaiting decision

  Old Stone House 22 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PG

  Replacement bay window

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01093/LBC Decided

  125 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS

  Demolition of garage, outbuilding and rear/side lean-to, extension of single-storey outbuilding and conversion of attic space over to form bedroom, erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of main attic to form bedroom with ensuite, including internal works and relocation of stairwell, erection of two bay garage, erection of boundary wall, relocation of access, formation of crossover and construction of driveway and parking area.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01956/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings