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Planning applications in Shortstown

PlanIndex holds 46 planning applications from Shortstown ward, the earliest from 2002, the newest from October 2026. 50% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

46
Applications since 2002
50%
Approved clear-cut outcomes
54 days
Median decision Bedford, year to December 2026

Applications in Shortstown

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  • 26/01896/TPO Awaiting decision

    The Woodlands 80 Willington Road Cople Bedford MK44 3TN

    T1- Oak tree - Crown reduce by 20% 4m and remove deadwood.

    Submitted 2 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/01688/AOC Decided

    270 & 271 Bedford Road Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SS

    26/00284/LBC - Condition 2 - Rooflights (discharge of condition)

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01505/NMA Decided

    7 Rye Crescent Cople Bedford MK44 3TJ

    26/00773/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment to reduce the size of the extension.

    Submitted 4 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01460/FUL Decided

    Swallow Cottage 7 Willington Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TH

    Single storey rear flat roof extension

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01434/TELLN Decided

    Land Fronting No 57 Bell Lane Cotton End Bedfordshire

    Permitted development under Class A of Part 16 of Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, as amended, Erection of 9m light wooden pole (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026
  • 26/01298/FUL Decided

    8 Holm Oak Green Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3DD

    Single storey rear extensions following the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of outbuilding to provide gym / studio space.

    Submitted 9 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01206/TELLN Decided

    O/S 121 High Road Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3BA

    1 x 9m light wooden 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 have no determining powers.)

    Submitted 26 Jun 2026
  • 26/01207/TELLN Decided

    O/S 101 High Road Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3AX

    1 x 9m light wooden 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 have no determining powers.)

    Submitted 26 Jun 2026
  • 26/01132/TPO Decided

    1 Yeomans Gate Cardington Bedford MK44 3SF

    T1 - Asiatic Apple (Malus Spectabilis) - Raise over wall and reduce by 1.5m all roundT2 - Plum (Prunus) - Remove this tree. T3 - Willow (Salix) - Remove. T4 Willow (Salix) - Re-pollard

    Submitted 16 Jun 2026 Trees
  • 26/01021/LDP Decided

    7 Evans Croft Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0AP

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Construction of new staircase between first floor and loft area and loft converion with new velux windows to the roof)

    Submitted 1 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00986/TCA Decided

    273 Bedford Road Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SS

    Multi-stemmed conifer tree - Fell

    Submitted 26 May 2026 Trees
  • 26/00934/PRM Awaiting decision

    Dog Farm Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TR

    Up to five shepherd huts together with a small number of'pitch your own' camping pitches. Certificate of Exemption under the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (First schedule, Para 5) which permits the Club to establish small sites without the need to obtain planning.

    Submitted 15 May 2026 Prior approval
  • 26/00937/OUT Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent Lea Cottage Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0TB

    Outline application with all matters reserved except access, for the demolition of an existing stable block and shed and erection of one self- or custom-build dwelling with associated infrastructure.

    Submitted 15 May 2026 Outline
  • 26/00916/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land Rear Of 22 And 32 Grange Lane Cople Bedfordshire

    Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 4 dwellings.

    Submitted 13 May 2026 Outline
  • 26/00830/PIP Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent 8 Bedford Road Cople Bedfordshire

    Permission in Principle for a development of between 1 and 9 self-build/custom dwellings

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Outline
  • 26/00836/S73A Awaiting decision

    51 Beauvais Avenue Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GD

    Part retrospective planning permission for garage conversion and insertion of external garden door for access to garden

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00834/FUL Awaiting decision

    Garages Whitley Road Shortstown Bedfordshire

    Demolition of existing block of garages and erection of 2 semi-detached dwellings and associated works including one detached annexe and two cycle stores.

    Submitted 1 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00744/TPO Awaiting decision

    Shortstown Primary School Beauvais Square Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GS

    G1 - Willow, Prune all trees back from the building to allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (approximately 600 mm). G2 - Willow and Alder, re-coppice. T1 - Horse Chestnut, Fell. T2 - Willow, 20% crown reduction.

    Submitted 20 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 26/00727/LDP Granted

    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)

    Submitted 16 Apr 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00685/FUL Awaiting decision

    42 Victor Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FS

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

    Submitted 10 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00637/TPO Awaiting decision

    19 Banks Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0LL

    Oak, prune back branches to boundary line.

    Submitted 2 Apr 2026 Trees
  • 26/00581/FUL Decided

    23 Wood Lane Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3AJ

    Single storey front extension to main house and single storey front and side extension to form Annex

    Submitted 25 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00285/TCA Decided

    273 Bedford Road Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SS

    Removal of a poor mixed species hedge and replace with a hornbeam hedge. The existing hedge is infested with Ivy and poor formed Beech stools.

    Submitted 13 Feb 2026 Trees
  • 26/00239/LDP Refused

    1 Horace Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0GA

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use as a children's care home C3b, providing care for up to two children/ young people between the ages of 10 and 17)

    Submitted 9 Feb 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00180/LBC Awaiting decision

    Howards House Church Lane Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SR

    Change of use from vacant 9 bedroom residential dwelling house to class F1 (provision of education) independent special educational needs School with minor internal alterations.

    Submitted 30 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00179/MAF Refused

    Howards House Church Lane Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SR

    Change of use from vacant 9 bedroom residential dwelling house to class F1 (provision of education) independent special educational needs School with minor internal alterations.

    Submitted 30 Jan 2026
  • 26/00163/CWS Decided

    Street Record Potter Meadows Shortstown Bedfordshire

    19/01280/MAF - S106 Compliance Check

    Submitted 29 Jan 2026 Conditions
  • 24/02100/S73A Refused

    44 Brabazon Close Shortstown Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0FF

    Change of Use from amenity land to garden and erection of fence at a height of 1830mm (6ft) parallel to a public highway inline with the property boundary. (Development already carried out) Removal of existing "pallet fence", which consisted of a number of loosely held together pallets and posts and removal of existing rear 6 foot fence which has become rotten. Change of use for part of the land from amenity land to private garden. Installation of new 6 foot side and rear fence to the property boundary. To be made from feather edge boards and cant rails.

    Submitted 3 Nov 2024 Amendments
  • 24/01646/LDP Withdrawn

    Rook Tree Farm Cotton End Bedfordshire MK45 3BH

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Commercial use - General use for storage of equipment, repurpose 185m2 of existing unused storage into commercial use as a coffee roasting and distribution.100m2 of courtyard for possible use for corporate customers as an outdoor seating area to sample products. 0800-1700 Monday to Sunday)

    Submitted 23 Aug 2024 Lawful development
  • 24/01130/LDP Granted

    20 Hermitage Gardens Cotton End Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3AY

    Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permisison (Part conversion of existing garage)

    Submitted 10 Jun 2024 Lawful development
  • 23/00324/M73 Decided

    RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE

    Application for approval of Reserved Matters for 250 dwellings (including access, appearance, landscaping layout and scale) pursuant to Outline approval 02/01920/OUT (appeal ref, APP/W0205/A/03/1113593) as extended under 13/00765/EXTM, including variation of conditions 1 (approved plans), 17 and 18 attached to 16/03461/MAR to allow for changes to the layout and design of the approved cycleway path running along the disused railway line corridor.

    Submitted 13 Feb 2023
  • 22/01258/EIASCR Decided

    Driving Standards Agency Harrowden Lane Harrowden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3EQ

    Request for screening opinion in respect of the development of up to 249 residential homes. NOTE THIS IS NOT A PLANNING APPLICATION.

    Submitted 26 May 2022 Outline
  • 21/02099/LBC Withdrawn

    297 Southill Road Cardington Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3SX

    Repairs to timber frame on North West (front) elevation

    Submitted 27 Jul 2021 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/01382/AOC Granted

    RAF Cardington The Highway Shortstown Bedfordshire MK42 0TE

    20/00901/EIA - Condition 7 - MUGA Details (Discharge of condition)

    Submitted 14 May 2021 Conditions
  • 20/01413/TELLN Decided

    Hutchinson 3G Site At Disused Sewarage Treatment Works Harrowden Lane Harrowden Bedfordshire

    Replacement Antennas and associated ancillary work - (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

    Submitted 2 Jul 2020 Telecoms
  • 04/01137/FUL Refused

    27 Willington Road Cople Bedford MK44 3TH

    Erection of detached two storey dwelling and garage to serve No.27.

    Submitted 27 Apr 2004 Full applications
  • 04/01004/LDE Granted

    New Road Farm 8A Bedford Road Cople Bedford

    Use of site for haulage yard and transport depot (with external parking of HGV'S and trailers), vehicle repair shop, offices and storage.

    Submitted 14 Apr 2004 Lawful development
  • 04/00317/ADV Refused

    The Kings Arms P.H The Green Cardington Bedford MK44 3SP

    Installation of building signs and free standing signs.

    Submitted 1 Mar 2004 Advertising
  • 02/02851/FUL Granted

    Arcady 12 Wood Lane Cotton End, Eastcotts Bedford MK45 3AJ

    Single storey front extension.

    Submitted 26 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02734/LBC Granted

    Howard House Church Lane Cardington Bedford MK44 3SR

    Removal of lead statue from garden (for relocation in Southill Park).

    Submitted 25 Nov 2002 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 02/02733/FUL Refused

    The Willows Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Eastcotts Bedford MK42 0TB

    Rear conservatory.

    Submitted 21 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02587/FUL Refused

    Willow Cottage 26 Water End Cople Bedford MK44 3TY

    Removal of existing garage and erection of double garage with accomodation in the roof and first floor link.

    Submitted 18 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02772/LDP Withdrawn

    41 Wood Lane Cotton End, Eastcotts Bedford MK45 3AP

    Single storey rear extension incorporating annexe.

    Submitted 15 Nov 2002 Lawful development
  • 02/02692/LBC Granted

    325 Church Lane Cardington Bedford MK44 3SR

    Single storey rear extension, installation of velux window and vents in rear and internal alterations.

    Submitted 15 Nov 2002 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 02/02771/FUL Granted

    41 Wood Lane Cotton End, Eastcotts Bedford MK45 3AP

    Single storey front and side extension incorporating garage.

    Submitted 15 Nov 2002 Full applications
  • 02/02624/FUL Refused

    Alfriston Old Harrowden Road Harrowden Eastcotts Bedford MK42 0TB

    Part two, part single storey rear extension.

    Submitted 14 Nov 2002 Full applications

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