17 Foster Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BT

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.

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• 19 Foster Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BT

  22/02177/LDP Submitted 29 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of wooden frame sub canopy to support solar panels)

  Granted Lawful development 16 docs

• 5 Halsey Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8AU

  02/02603/FUL Submitted 28 Oct 2002 150 yards away

  Two storey side and single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Grange Academy Halsey Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AU

  26/01701/LDE Submitted 3 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~2 Nov

  Certificate to confirm that Grange Academy Farm is an extension of the school's theraputic and educational provision under use class F1a, including the associated buildings.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension

• 21 Halsey Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AT

  26/00238/COU Submitted 9 Feb 2026 250 yards away

  Change of use of land to car storage

  Granted

• 2 Egglestone Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8QE

  22/02566/FUL Submitted 24 Nov 2022 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, pitched roof to side and front elevations, alterations to existing first floor windows to front and rear elevations and garage conversion with associated external alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 146 Bedford Road Kempston Bedford MK42 8BH

  04/01034/COU Submitted 13 Apr 2004 350 yards away

  Change of use from dwelling to Class B1 (offices).

  Withdrawn Full applications 6 docs
  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