167 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RU

1. 16 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 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.

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• 185 Castle Road Bedford MK40 3RX

  02/02749/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Demolish workshops and garages and erection of six flats and three maisonettes with parking.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 14 docs
  Several homes

• 3 Denmark Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TG

  26/01966/FUL Submitted 12 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

  Two storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 3 George Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RY

  26/00644/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Roof Alterations to create loft with full width dormer, Juliet balcony to rear and velux window to the street elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 20 docs

• 211 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TZ

  26/01860/LDP Submitted 28 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft Conversion with hip to gable conversion, dormer to rear & rooflights to front)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD

  03/02937/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2003 250 yards away

  Felling of Sycamore tree.

  Decided Trees

• 55 Bower Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RD

  22/02789/FUL Submitted 30 Dec 2022 250 yards away

  Single storey side/rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 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