Planning application
89 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DU
Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic
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Proposal
DO NOT RETURN TILL AFTER 13/11 Demolition of the existing side extension and erection of a two-storey side extension with a single-storey rear element and front porch, to provide a granny annexe, together with the formation of a new vehicular access and additional on-site parking space. (Development already carried out)
As published by the council, reference 26/01811/S73A
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01811/S73A
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 22 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 22 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- MK42 8DU
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Sep 2026
Received by Bedford
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22 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 17 December 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 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
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