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The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

Awaiting decision Bedford 26/01956/LBC Heritage and listed buildings

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Single storey rear extension

As published by the council, reference 26/01956/LBC

Application record

Reference
26/01956/LBC
Category
Heritage and listed buildings
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
9 Oct 2026
Validated
9 Oct 2026
Postcode
MK44 1EY

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bedford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/01955/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

    Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 9 Oct 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Oct 2026

    Received by Bedford

  2. 16 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.

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 decided heritage and listed building applications in a median of 73 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About heritage and listed building applications

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

    26/01955/FUL Submitted 9 Oct 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

    Single storey rear extension

    Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
    Small domestic
  • 10 High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

    19/02672/LBC Submitted 2 Dec 2019 50 yards away

    Blocking-up of two doorways through the ground-floor party wall between no. 9 and no. 10 High Street, Souldrop. This is a reinstatement of the original layout of the two houses. Demolition of a corrugated-iron structure in the rear garden of no. 10 High Street, Souldrop, and erection of a garden fence.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 15 docs
    Several homes
  • Starcross The Green Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HG

    20/01195/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2020 100 yards away

    Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

    Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
    Small domestic
  • Manor House Middle Farm Back Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HQ

    26/01487/TPO Submitted 3 Aug 2026 200 yards away

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    Decided Trees
  • Cross Weir Barn Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HB

    26/00653/S73A Submitted 7 Apr 2026 250 yards away

    78% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

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    Awaiting decision Amendments 9 docs

In Bedford

  • 26/01614/LBC Granted

    The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

    Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01687/LBC Withdrawn

    Three Horseshoes High Street Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AA

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    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01093/LBC Decided

    125 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS

    Demolition of garage, outbuilding and rear/side lean-to, extension of single-storey outbuilding and conversion of attic space over to form bedroom, erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of main attic to form bedroom with ensuite, including internal works and relocation of stairwell, erection of two bay garage, erection of boundary wall, relocation of access, formation of crossover and construction of driveway and parking area.

    Received 10 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01389/LBC Decided

    Scald End Farmhouse Mill Road Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DP

    Replacement of the existing render on the principal elevation only with a new render system, repointing of chimney stack and replacement front door

    Received 16 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01889/LBC Awaiting decision

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    Replacement of 11 no. existing timber windows with new timber double-glazed cottage casement windows to match the existing style and appearance.

    Received 1 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings