27 - 29 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01864/ADV Awaiting decision

  27 - 29 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PL

  Installation of one internally illuminated powder coated fascia sign, one internally illuminated powder coated projecting sign, and manifestation on entrance door.

  Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Advertising

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 15 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 December 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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• 27 - 29 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PL

  26/01864/ADV Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~10 Dec

  Installation of one internally illuminated powder coated fascia sign, one internally illuminated powder coated projecting sign, and manifestation on entrance door.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• The Telephone Exchange 30 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LB

  26/01546/FUL Submitted 11 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Removal of glass panes from five windows on the fourth floor North elevation and installation of five new aluminium ventilation louvres fixed to the window frames.

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing

• 11 Harpur Centre Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1TJ

  26/02028/FUL Submitted 21 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~16 Dec

  Installation of 2no. louvred doors and access ramp on Horne Lane, together with infilling of the existing cavity wall with matching brickwork in connection with partial use as a cycle store.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 11 Harpur Centre Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1TJ

  26/01540/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Installation of 2no. louvred doors and access ramp on Horne Lane, together with infilling of the existing cavity wall with matching brickwork.

  Withdrawn Full applications

• 9 Church Arcade Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LQ

  21/01102/NMA Submitted 16 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  17/02280/MAF - Non-Material Minor Amendment for additional render treatment to the facade facing Dane Lane

  Granted Amendments 12 docs

• The Carphone Warehouse Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PS

  20/01196/COU Submitted 11 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Change of Use of A1 (Retail) unit to flexible Use A3 (Cafe/Restaurant)/A5 (Hot Food Takeaway)

  Refused Full applications 21 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