7 Lynton Grove Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RR

1. 28 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 30 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 256 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QJ

  21/02961/FUL Submitted 8 Nov 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 22 docs
  Small domestic

• 91 Hillesden Avenue Elstow Bedford MK42 9YX

  02/02799/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2002 200 yards away

  Side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• Pioneer Park 200 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9BW

  26/00829/ADV Submitted 30 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jun

  Installation of 1 internally illuminated pylon sign, 1 internally illuminated fascia sign and 2 non-illuminated fascia signs.

  Awaiting decision Advertising 13 docs

• 301 Ampthill Road Kempston Beds MK42 9RH

  02/02323/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2002 300 yards away

  Two storey side and rear extension and part single storey rear extension.

  Refused Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• The Red Lion High Street Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XP

  26/01518/TCA Submitted 5 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  Crown reduce mixed species trees by 2 metres in height. These works will be undertaken from ground level using a pole saw.

  Decided Trees

• 321 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RA

  26/01538/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 350 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

  Demolition of existing structures and erection of roadside services, comprising a petrol filling station, associated kiosk store, drive thru, EV charging spaces, jet wash bays, car parking, and associated works.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition

• 26/01677/FUL Granted

  4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford MK44 3FY

  Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

  Received 31 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01712/FUL Refused

  33 Harrold Priory Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0SD

  Erection of a two-storey and partially single-storey rear extension, a single-storey front extension, garage conversion, internal alterations, and associated external works.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01743/FUL Refused

  20 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

  Single storey rear extension.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/02071/FUL Awaiting decision

  15 Arundel Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8JF

  Rear single storey extension

  Received 29 Oct, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/01775/FUL Refused

  40 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT

  Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 25 Sep 2026 Full applications