5 Leven Walk Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XF

1. 28 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 29 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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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• 14 The Wharfe Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XP

  21/03203/S73A Submitted 10 Dec 2021 200 yards away

  Erection of summer house in rear garden (development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 15 docs

• 67 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GA

  26/00975/LDP Submitted 22 May 2026 300 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (single storey rear extension)

  Refused Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  26/00787/HPN Submitted 24 Apr 2026 300 yards away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. 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. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 11 Gala Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GE

  26/00888/LDP Submitted 11 May 2026 350 yards away

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

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 19 Russet Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7GB

  26/00668/COU Submitted 9 Apr 2026 450 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~4 Jun

  Use of existing house as a children's home

  Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

• 66 Hamble Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XW

  26/00426/TPO Submitted 4 Mar 2026 0.2 miles away

  Ash (T1) to be dismantled leaving a standing stem at approximately 4m above ground level.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 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