40 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/01775/FUL Refused

  40 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT

  Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope

  Decided 29 Oct 2026 Full applications

1. 29 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 6 Nov 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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 55 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.

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• 40 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT

  26/01775/FUL Submitted 17 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope

  Refused Full applications Loft or dormer

• 40 The Broadway Bedford MK40 2TH

  02/02774/COU Submitted 18 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Change of use from Class A1 (hairdressing salon) to Class A3 (hot food takeaway) at ground floor.

  Refused Full applications 4 docs

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/00495/LBC Submitted 13 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed internal alterations to buildings 003, 004 and 005

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings 232 docs

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/00891/NMA Submitted 11 May 2026 100 yards away

  23/00575/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to allow for changes in the position of the external mechanical plant machinery to E-wing building.

  Granted Amendments

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/01004/LDE Submitted 27 May 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate to confirm lawful Implementation of replacement doors within Officer's Mess building, as approved under Listed Building Consent ref: 23/00728/LBC

  Decided Lawful development

• HM Prison Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG

  26/01481/LDE Submitted 31 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate to confirm lawful Implementation of approved works to E Wing, as approved under 26/00891/NMA pursuant of planning permission ref: 23/00575/FUL

  Decided Lawful development

• 26/01752/FUL Withdrawn

  8 Rookery Road Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AX

  Installation of 24 ground mounted solar panels

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01465/FUL Refused

  378 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NT

  Creation of a new vehicular access and dropped kerb to the front of the dwelling to provide off-street parking.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01838/FUL Granted

  Castle Dairy House St Neots Road Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HZ

  Alterations to elevations and addition of balcony above existing rear extension

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00820/FUL Granted

  Unit 8 To 10 44 - 46 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8HL

  Infill extension between buildings and change of use of unit to provide enhanced accommodation for a place of worship and community centre

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01732/FUL Granted

  50 Churchill Close Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LU

  Single storey side and rear extensions

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications