Planning applications in Bedford, April 2026

Mount Sorrel 36 Cleat Hill Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AN

Demolition of attached garage and front projection; single and two storey extension to rear; two storey extension to front of existing dwelling; demolition of existing detached garage to side of dwelling; construction of new attached garage with room-in-roof over. (Revised scheme)

35 Woodland Drive Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JX

Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.

40 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

Garages Adjacent To 9 Howard Street Kempston Bedfordshire

Demolition of existing block garages and erection of 2 new two-storey, three bedroom residential dwellings.

Coxfield Farm Cottage Honeydon Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2NB

Steel portal framed general purpose agricultural building.

23 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BW

Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building. 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 but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

4 Manor Cottages Manor Drive Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AB

T1 Sycamore - Reduce canopy by up to 7m. T2 Pine - Remove. Tree is dead and uprooted into a horse chestnut

Land Off Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedfordshire

Outline application for up to 330 dwellings, open space, drainage, footpath improvements and vehicular access with all matters reserved other than access

58 Park Road West Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7SL

Certificate to confirm existing use as a 5-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4).

Land Adjacent To Moat House Church Road Colmworth Bedfordshire

Erection of 1.5 storey detached Self build dwellinghouse with attached double garage, formation of new vehicular access and bridge over moat

22 St Georges Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LS

Single storey rear extension and part garage conversion into a home office.

94 Quenby Way Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QP

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (loft conversion/extension)

25 Park Road West Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7SB

Certificate to confirm existing use as a 5-bedroom HMO (Use Class C4).

34 Conder Boulevard Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GL

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed loft conversion with Velux rooflights front and rear)

Parcel 3.2 Village 3 Bedford Road Wixams Bedfordshire

24/02019/MAR - Condition 9 - Landscaping timetable (discharge of condition)

Kestrels 14 Ison Close Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BH

Garage conversion with external alteration

Land Adjacent To Twinwoods Business Park Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedfordshire

Temporary development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with ancillary infrastructure, acoustic and security fencing, access, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, to provide balancing services to the local electricity grid, and associated development. including variation of approved plans condition 1 and condition 6 attached to 23/01139/MAF, to allow for updated battery specifi cations and associated internal layout changes; revised perimeter security fencing and gate details; and a consequential updated Noise Impact Assessment.

24 Fulmar Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7JX

Erection of a pitched hip roof over the existing flat roof side/rear projection.

10 Manor Lane Wymington Rushden NN10 9LL

25/02477/FUL - Condition 3 - Archaeology (Partial discharge of condition - does not relate to parts i, ii or iii of the condition)

Robinson College Executive Centre Wyboston Lakes Business And Leisure Village Great North Road Wyboston Bedfordshire

25/00914/FUL - Condition 8 - Landscaping (Discharge of Condition)

Holmwood House High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DE

24/01671/LBC - Condition 3 - Windows (discharge of condition)

Holmwood House High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DE

24/01671/LBC - Condition 4 - Glazed Link (discharge of condition)

Holmwood House High Street Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8DE

24/01671/LBC - Condition 5 - Glazed Sliding Door (discharge of condition)

8 Tolkien Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0WS

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

Land At Junction Of Halsey Road And Bedford Road Kempston Bedfordshire

Installation of 17.5m street furniture mast, 6No. antennas, 2No. 300mm transmission dishes, 2No. equipment cabinets and all ancillary development thereto.

The Spinney Church Lane Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RU

G1 Trees all within the same group. Mature oak tree - remove deadwood, to then reduce the lateral spread by 2-2.5m and the height by approx 1-1.5m to mitigate the risk of failure due to the lateral growing form of the tree and woodpecker holes sited at the top of the tree. Singular small yew - fell to give clearance of the phone wires and this is a poor specimen interfering with other trees. Give clearance to the phone wire by 0.5m where possible without impacting major limbs. Second smaller oak remove deadwood. Yew overhanging road - prune lightly to the edge of the road to prevent damage to vehicles.

23 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RY

Installation of externally illuminated fascia sign

5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG

First floor front extension and garage conversion

3 Hare Meadow Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3ES

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

Land At Wood Lane To The Rear Of 1 Bedford Road Willington Bedfordshire

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except Access, for the erection of up to 2 residential dwellings.

Duck End Farm House 7 Duck End Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HP

Dismantle and rebuild a section of the boundary wall beside the shared driveway.

2 And 4 Bakers Close Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8GJ

T1: oak tree - Remove deadwood and target reduced extended limbs towards the lamp and road by 1-2 metres to suitable growth points. T3: oak tree - Crown reduction by 2 metres to suitable growth points to balance crown and provide clearance from property.

Liliput 4 Pavenham Road Felmersham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7HA

New pitched roof to existing flat roof, removal of garage and erection of single storey side extension and timber cladding to part of existing elevations. Addition of PV Panels to rear proposed roof.

11 Beanfield Close Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1ES

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (addition of roof dormer to rear roof slope and insertion of rooflight to front roof slope).

137 Rushden Road Wymington Rushden NN10 9LF

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (loft conversion including creation of rear dormer)

Stewartby Rail Sidings Green Lane Stewartby Bedfordshire

Proposed use of Stewartby Rail Sidings, hardstanding and access roads, new wheelwash and acoustice barrier for the importation of material by train for export from the site by road, including variation of approved plans under Condition 1 (retrospective), variation of permitted acoustice barrier under Condition 12 (retrospective) and temporary extension to permitted working hours under Condition 3 attached to permission no. 22/01285/EIAWM in order to allow for site layout and operational amendments.

111 Honey Hill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4NZ

25/00272/FUL - Non-Material Amendment to roof over the new bay window at the front of original dwelling,

54 Brook Lane Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BW

Large Robinia (False Acacia) - Remove.

Chequers Lodge Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QQ

Erection of detached two storey annexe/activity and sun lounge

Warehouse Adjacent Homefield Balls Lane Willington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3PT

Single storey front extension to farm shop and erection of garage

The Forge Keysoe Road Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DE

Construction of an agricultural barn and access track off Keysoe Road

29 Eagle Gardens Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FE

Two storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory and loft conversion with front and rear dormers and hip to gables

Old Paddock Church Road Stevington Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7QB

Install a 14.5kW solar system on roof, with 27kWh battery storage installed in garage.

42 Victor Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FS

Erection of front porch and insertion of french doors to side.

Land West Of Kempston North East Of Wilkinson Road (adjacent To Brewers Fayre/Premier Inn) Kempston Bedford

13/02560/MAR - Condition 5 - Landscaping (discharge of condition)

Hill Farm Mill Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NP

22/02193/MOF - Non-Material Minor Amendment to change play area equipment supplier and specification, and change of play area layout

Factory 1 Caxton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LF

Change of use of storage building to office building, including installation of internal first floor structure and external alterations.

Land At Bedford Technology Park Thurleigh Bedfordshire

The construction and operation of a singular wind turbine development and its associated infrastructure

30 Summerfield Drive Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9FE

Demolition of garage and erection of single storey side extension

69 - 71 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AQ

T1 Lime tree, remove epicormic stem shoots up to 4 metres above ground and remove all dead wood from crown, (50mm diameter). T3 Lime tree, remove epicormic stem shoots up to 4.5 metres above ground.