Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

This site has had 3 applications since 2026.

• 26/01040/FUL Awaiting decision

  Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  Extensions, alterations and change of use of part of the existing mixed-use building (Class E and Class C3) to provide 9 additional flats, resulting in 12 flats in total (Class C3).

  Submitted 2 Jun 2026 Full applications
• 26/00023/CPNMA Decided

  Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Decided 26 May 2026 Prior approval

1. 13 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 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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• Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  26/01040/FUL Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~24 Sep

  Extensions, alterations and change of use of part of the existing mixed-use building (Class E and Class C3) to provide 9 additional flats, resulting in 12 flats in total (Class C3).

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension
  Major scheme

• Doctors Surgery 12 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NE

  26/00023/CPNMA Submitted 7 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

  Decided Prior approval 22 docs

• 65 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NB

  21/00908/TCA Submitted 29 Mar 2021 50 yards away

  Horse Chestnut (T1) - re-pollard cutting all regrowth back to prev. pollard points.

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• 20 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QL

  26/01246/TCA Submitted 1 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  T1- Bamboo - Remove to ground level, removing as much of the body of the stump as possible. T2 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by 1 to 1.5 m, reducing back to suitable growth points, leaving a formal shape. Boundary neighbour side should be pruned as close to the boundary wall as reasonably practical. To maintain privacy. T3 - Variegated Portuguese Laurel - Heavy prune to start forming a dome shape. Crown lift to the height of the wall to allow more planting space but Retain privacy. T 4 - Wisteria - Reduce back away from outbuilding, providing 1 m clearance. Reduce growth growing towards the bay tree two-post. Retain all other growth. T 5 Bay - Reduce bay tree, rear garden, left side. Remove to ground level. Grinding stump to a depth of approximately 25 cm. T6 - Honeysuckle - Reduce to a height of approximately 6 ft to form a hedge.T7 - Magnolia - Reduce overall crown by approximately 1 m to form a dome shape.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• Holly House 8B Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QL

  26/01635/TCA Submitted 24 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Conifer rear boundary: rear garden fell and grind to allow new patio. Grind in depth would be approximately 25-30cm. T2 - Fig tree, rear left-hand corner of house. - Reduce crown to approximately 2 m to retain privacy. T3 Fig tree in the rear garden, rear of the conservatory - reduced to 1.5 m to allow fruit picking. T4 Bay tree front garden reduced by approximately 1 m, forming a more even Dome. T5 Laurel, front garden, side of house. Reduce crown to form a compact square/Box shape. prune away from building.

  Decided Trees

• 17 Bushmead Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3QJ

  26/00422/LDP Submitted 3 Mar 2026 200 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (rebuild of previously demolished chimney).

  Withdrawn Lawful development Demolition 11 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