35 - 37 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP

1. 7 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 8 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 3 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 53 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 75 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Morrisons Car Park Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP

  26/01825/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~18 Nov

  Removal of existing EV charging bays and the creation of EV charging zones, erection of jet wash bays, valet bays, sub-station enclosure, LV panel, meter cabinet, plant room, floodlights, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• Morrisons Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JP

  21/00612/FUL Submitted 3 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of a section of existing superstore car park to car valeting area and erection of associated 'pod' and canopy

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• 69 Victoria Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JR

  26/00780/S73A Submitted 24 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~19 Jun

  Retrospective application for the change of use from C3 (Dwellinghouse) to C4 (HMO) for 6 Persons

  Awaiting decision Amendments 12 docs
  Domestic

• 16A Ridgmount Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9HR

  26/01190/FUL Submitted 24 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  First floor conversion to Sui Generis (hot food takeaway)

  Decided Full applications 12 docs

• Southend Methodist Church Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9HP

  26/01073/AOC Submitted 8 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  24/01996/FUL - Condition 3 Materials (discharge of condition)

  Decided Conditions

• 57 - 59 Victoria Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9JS

  21/00826/FUL Submitted 19 Mar 2021 250 yards away

  Dormer loft extensions to provide improved flat layouts

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 18 docs

• 26/01491/ADV Granted

  Village Farm 85 Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford MK45 3DB

  1 x free standing V-board totem and 2 x flags

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 26/01982/ADV Awaiting decision

  107 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

  Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign

  Received 14 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01945/ADV Awaiting decision

  Unit 5A Riverside Square Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1AS

  Installation of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 1 internally illuminated projecting sign.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Advertising
• 26/01691/ADV Decided

  Former E On Energy Site Caxton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HT

  Display of 2 no. non-illuminated flat faced white 'G' logo's with provisional outline locations for further occupier signage (subject to separate consent) to the Caxton Road facing ends of Units 110 and 300 (following approval under 25/00763/MAF).

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 26/01442/ADV Decided

  Pod 7 Interchange Retail Park Race Meadows Way Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AZ

  Installation of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Advertising