Planning applications in Bedford, August 2026

Land At Singer Way Kempston Bedfordshire

Removal and replacement of 3no antennas and associated ancillary works thereto. - The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

Bedford School St Peters Street Entrance St Peters Street Bedford Bedfordshire

T195 and T196 (Common Lime) repollard to old pollard points and removal of sucker growth and epicormic growth to leave a standing stem.

2 Birchdale Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NU

Demolition of single detached garage and erection of double detached garage. Single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/02353/FUL, to allow for new drawings to be submitted with alternative roof design to improve internal headroom and for ease of construction.

3 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA

Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to C2 Residential Care Home for up to 3 children

Willow Vale Pavenham Road Oakley Bedfordshire MK43 7SZ

Fishing lodge, including removal of temporary condition 1 and occupancy condition 2 attached to 22/00349/S73 (originally permitted under B/TP/82/1971/A), to allow for the perminant retention of the fishing lodge.

98 Chaucer Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AP

Single storey rear extensions and fiorst floor side and rear extensions.

7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED

Single storey rear extension.

89 High Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1NE

Change of use to hot food takeaway (sui generis) and installation of glazed aluminium shop front (Development already carried out)

95 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1EA

25/02063/MDC3 - Condition 11 Bin store materials (discharge of condition)

95 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1EA

25/02063/MDC3 - Condition 10 External materials (discharge of condition)

Christmas Cottage 1 Kennell Hill Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PS

T1, T2, T3 - 3x Apple Trees (Malus domestica) - Crown reduce the trees back towards the previous pruning points, removing approximately 1-2m where required. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points to form balanced, well-proportioned crowns.

81 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AH

T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Prune out all broken and damaged branches resulting from the recent limb failure. Remove any major deadwood throughout the crown and selectively target prune heavy lateral limbs where appropriate to reduce end weight and help minimise the risk of further branch failures, whilst maintaining the tree's natural form. G1 - x2 Purple Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii') - Crown reduce each tree evenly by up to 1 metre, maintaining their natural shape while improving balance and symmetry. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points to retain a healthy crown structure. T2 - Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) -Reshape the crown by removing up to 1 metre of growth where necessary, restoring a balanced, tidy form while retaining the tree's natural character and healthy structure.

1 Lacock Abbey Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0TU

Addition of new ground floor egress window for ventilation and fire escape.

181 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

Erection of a freestanding aluminium pergola positioned alongside the rear elevation of the existing dwellinghouse, supported independently by six posts, with no structural attachment to the dwellinghouse

253 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AF

G1 - 3 x Silver Birch -Fell

20 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG

1 x 9m medium pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

34 Berry Drive Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QA

Erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension forming a wraparound extension.

Former Great Barford Lower School Silver Street Great Barford Bedfordshire

Demolition of the former school buildings and construction of a primary care facility, together with associated access, parking, landscaping and infrastructure.

31 Highfield Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7JH

26/00924/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to alter the external facing material of the new gable wall from the approved brick finish to a high-quality external cladding finish.

The Telephone Exchange 30 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LB

Removal of glass panes from five windows on the fourth floor North elevation and installation of five new aluminium ventilation louvres fixed to the window frames.

5 Millet Road Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3TB

Change of Use to C2 childrens home for up to two children aged 10-17 years, with a maximum of three direct-care staff working in shifts and management, administrative and professional personnel also attending in their respective capacities which will only count as direct-care staff where undertaking direct care or shift cover.

Land At Top Farm The Lane Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AS

re-arrangement of parking and boundary layout to approved plans 20/00125/ful and 21/01222/S73 and brick wall to plot 1 (development already carried out)

115 Marlborough Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LE

Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

56 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PJ

Loft conversion with associated roof alterations; erection of single-storey rear and side extension; reinstatement of historic balcony; and associated works.

321 Ampthill Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9RA

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.

11 Harpur Centre Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1TJ

Installation of 2no. louvred doors and access ramp on Horne Lane, together with infilling of the existing cavity wall with matching brickwork.

78 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PS

Change of use to 2 self-contained flats.

Oakhaven 9 High Street Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DQ

Removal of the existing pitched roof and chimney stacks; raising eaves and installing new attic truss roof; removal of side flat roofs, replacing with new shallow pitch roofs.

133 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QJ

Single storey front, side and rear extensions, two storey rear extension with dormer following demolition of existing garage, workshop and conservatory

9 Beech Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NX

Single storey rear infill extension.

43 Primrose Drive Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6GB

Installation of one air conditioning units (development already carried out)

6 Cryselco Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7TJ

London Plane tree - 2 metre crown reduction.

1 Burnix Court Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JN

Elm tree - Fell.

Dean House High Street Upper Dean Bedford PE28 0ND

T1 - Turkey Oak - Crown reduction of 2.5 - 3.0 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points and maintaining the tree's natural shape and form of the crown. Removal of deadwood.

Lower Honeydon Farm Honeydon Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LR

26/00669/COU - Condition 5 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of Condition)

Lower Honeydon Farm Honeydon Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LR

26/00669/COU - Condition 6 - Turning Area (Discharge of Condition)

Lower Honeydon Farm Honeydon Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2LR

26/00669/COU - Condition 4 - Car Parking (Discharge of Condition)

29A Studley Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9DL

Willow tree - Fell

32 St Andrews Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LW

Raising of roof over existing dwelling footprint to create a full-height first floor with additional habitable accommodation in roof with front dormer. Improvements to car parking arrangements to front of property (revised scheme)

6 Larkway Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7JW

Single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing conservatory

Aldi Zander Way Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6EY

23/02566/MAR - Non-Material Minor Amendment to allow for the change in size and position of two of the external substations

36 St Andrews Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LW

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (replacement windows)

Land South Of Northampton Road Bromham Bedfordshire

24/00810/MAO - Non-Material Minor Amendment to the description of development for the word 'flats' be amended to 'units' to adopt the same terminology as the S106 and allow for the option to deliver approximately 15 bungalows as an alternative.

Cherrywood 8 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford MK40 4AG

Two storey front and rear extensions

Land North Of Roxton Road Great Barford Bedfordshire

All reserved matters except access for the residential development of 7 dwellings, pursuant to Outline permission 21/02087/OUT., including variation of approved plans condition 2, attached to 23/00495/REM, to allow for plans of Plot 7 which were amended by Non-Material Minor Amendment to be listed.

Wootton Upper School Hall End Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9HT

25/00391/FUL - Condition 5 - Lighting (Discharge of Condition)

Land Between Sandy Road And Wood Lane Willington Bedfordshire

20/02151/MAO - Non-Material Minor Amendment to the wording of condition 15 to allow an alternative village entrance feature rather than solely the stone wall gateway feature.

28 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU

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

83 Old Ford End Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LY

Demolition of existing porch and erection of single storey rear/side/front extension.

16 Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BB

4 x Silver Birch trees - Crown Reduce by 3m and thin branches overhanging the road.