35 The Embankment Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PE

1. 9 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 9 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 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 full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Flat 2 3 Rothsay Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PW

  26/01149/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Replacement of the existing windows to the rear elevation with French doors with sidelights and fanlights and a window to match the original windows.

  Decided Full applications Windows or glazing

• 1 Rothsay Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PW

  26/01480/AOC Submitted 31 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  25/02192/FUL - Condition 3 Boundary Wall Details (discharge of condition)

  Decided Conditions
  Small domestic

• Flat 1 39 Waterloo Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PG

  22/02538/TPO Submitted 21 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  T1- mature lime tree- reduction back to previous pruning points

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Flat A 65 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  21/00969/TCA Submitted 6 Apr 2021 200 yards away

  Apple (T1) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Plum (T2) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Purple Plum (T3) - reduce crown by approx. 20%. Holly (T4) - reduce crown by approx. 30%. Holly (T5) - reduce crown by approx. 30%.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 63 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  26/00663/LDP Submitted 8 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Replacement of ground floor windows, Internal ground floor remodelling to improve the aspect of the kitchen and the family room to the garden, installation of rooflights).

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 15 docs

• 70 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QW

  26/00486/FUL Submitted 12 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Loft conversion

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 11 docs

• 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
• 26/01706/FUL Granted

  28 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01459/FUL Granted

  9A Church Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7BL

  Single storey detached contemporary garden building to be used as a storage space

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Full applications