129 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• 26/01789/CPNMA Awaiting decision

  129 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN

  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.

  Submitted 18 Sep 2026

1. 19 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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.

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 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 129 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN

  26/01789/CPNMA Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  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.

  Awaiting decision

• Ground Floor 121/123 Midland Road Bedford MK40 1DE

  02/02564/COU Submitted 25 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  Change of use from Class A1 (retail/manufacturing) to Class A3 (restaurant and bar).

  Granted Full applications 2 docs

• The Mews Rear Of 36 St.Peter's Street Bedford MK40 2NJ

  02/01888/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2002 100 yards away

  Change of use of Unit 3 (ground floor) from retail to residential flat.

  Granted Full applications

• 115 Midland Road Bedford MK40 1DD

  02/02655/FUL Submitted 25 Nov 2002 100 yards away

  Redevelopment of site to form a 3 storey building, inc retail on the ground floor, nightclub on the first floor and restaurant on the second floor.

  Granted Full applications

• 115A Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DA

  26/01719/FUL Submitted 8 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  Installation of an external kitchen extraction system and flue, together with two condenser units within an acoustic enclosure to the rear, and alterations to the existing shopfront, including a replacement entrance door and associated glazing.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 28 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU

  26/01512/LDP Submitted 5 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Loft conversion and dormer construction)

  Decided Lawful development Loft or dormer

• 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