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14 Colchester Way Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BG

Awaiting decision Bedford 26/01972/COU

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

Proposal

Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse from Use Class C3 to Use Class C2 residential institution / supported-living accommodation for up to three adult residents.

As published by the council, reference 26/01972/COU

Application record

Reference
26/01972/COU
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
13 Oct 2026
Validated
13 Oct 2026
Postcode
MK41 8BG

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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.

    Bedford took a median of 54 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's median decision took 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Bedford's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

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