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Central Bedfordshire planning applications
1,699 applications. 85% approved. 71 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,699 planning applications from Central Bedfordshire. 321 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 85% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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CB/26/01912/FULL Awaiting decision
23 Longden Close, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3PJ
Single-storey rear extension with roof light and bi-fold doors
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CB/26/02364/NMA Awaiting decision
Land Around Jersey Close, Jersey Close, Houghton Regis
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL. Amendment sought Amend the requirement of plots 7 and 8 from M4(3) adaptable dwellings to M4(2) dwelling.
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CB/26/02352/CAMP Awaiting decision
New Green End Farm, Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 2PN
Notification of intent to use land as a campsite not in a flood zone
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CB/26/02327/NMA Awaiting decision
Hand Post field, north of Thorn Road, Houghton Regis
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission CB/21/03369/FULL. Amendment sought for alteration of conditions 13 and 14 from pre-commencement conditions to pre-occupation conditions
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CB/26/02317/EPD Awaiting decision
Four Fields, Tebworth Road, Tebworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PZ
Electricity Works Permitted Development, disconnection of existing O/H to U/G single phase service and connection of a new three phase O/H service with a new pole installation.
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CB/26/02316/NMA Awaiting decision
Former Welchs Transport Ltd, High Street, Henlow, SG16 6BS
Non material amendment to planning permission CB/20/03911/RM. Amendment sought to amend the south/south western boundary to retain the existing mature hedging instead of installing a 1.8m high close boarded fence
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CB/26/02274/NMA Awaiting decision
Bury Spinney, Thorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JQ
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03551/RM Amendment sought: Revised boundary treatments.
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CB/26/02255/VOC Awaiting decision
Spinney Pool Industrial Estate, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HH
Removal of Condition 20 of planning permission CB/25/03665/FULL.
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CB/26/02262/DOC Awaiting decision
Former Vauxhall aftersales warehouse, Luton Road, Chalton, Luton, LU4 9TT
Discharge of Conditions 2 & 7 against planning permission ref CB/23/03908/RM
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CB/26/02260/DOC Awaiting decision
Wixams Village 2, Parcels R6, R8 & R9, Ampthill Road, Houghton Conquest
Discharge of Conditions part 1 & 2 against planning permission ref CB/20/04133/RM
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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CB/26/00225/DOC Decided
Land East Of Langford Road, Biggleswade and North of Queens Way and Denny Crescent
Discharge of Condition 4 against APP/P0240/W/24/3341832 and planning permission ref. CB/23/03801/OUT (Outline Application: Erection of up to 170 dwellings including affordable housing, with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access. All matters reserved except for means of access.)
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CB/26/00896/FULL Granted
5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL
First floor rear extension above existing, insertion of first floor window on side elevation and demolition of existing garage.
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CB/26/01091/FULL Withdrawn
Holme Court, London Road, Biggleswade, SG18 9ST
Erection of new warehouse and distribution centre with associated access road and service area
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CB/26/01138/DOC Decided
Phases 3 & 4 Land rear of 155 - 229 High Street, Arlesey
Discharge of Conditions 25 & 34 against planning application ref.CB/25/03728/VOC Variation of condition number 9 of planning permission CB/22/04720/FULL (Erection of 146 dwellings, access, parking, amenity space, drainage basin and other associated works, including provision of section of Arlesey Relief Road) Variation of (noise) condition to be amended for the additional text "unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority" to be added
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CB/26/01244/FULL Granted
3 Church Hill, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8HW
Erection of a first-floor side extension
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CB/26/01966/DOC Decided
Land East of Barton-le-Clay, Higham Gobian Road Footway, Bedfordshire
Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission ref. CB/21/02409/OUT
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CB/26/02039/LDCP Granted
5 Crossway, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ND
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Creation of a detached outbuilding
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CB/26/02256/DOC Decided
Land East of Biggleswade, Biggleswade
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/20/00959/OUT
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CB/26/00987/FULL Granted
Land south of 42 Old Water End, Old Water End, Eversholt
Conversion of stable block to create a self-build dwelling including installation of solar panels to roof, alterations to windows and doors and associated works
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CB/26/01032/VOC Granted
Homedale House, 22 Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB
Variation of condition number 2 of planning permission CB/25/00296/FULL (Two storey front and side extensions. Part single and part two storey rear extensions with first floor rear terrace and juliette balconies. The creation of an internal annexe and outdoor infinity pool. Installation of air source heat pumps, erection of garden structures, and detached car port and store. Regularisation of outbuilding swimming pool and retaining wall. Associated landscaping and boundary treatment) Variation sought due to alterations to the design
The full record
Decisions between 2017 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,057 decisions from Central Bedfordshire between 2017 and 2026, part of 1,699 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 655 granted against 96 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 804 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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CB/16/05074/FULL Granted
17 Gemini Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8DN
Single storey side/rear extension
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CB/16/05494/FULL Granted
77 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN
Single storey front and side extension including conversion and part demolition of existing garage
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CB/17/05926/FULL Granted
73 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN
Garage conversion with new pitch roof over
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CB/18/01194/FULL Granted
17 Gemini Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8DN
Two storey front extension
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CB/18/02215/LDCP Granted
72 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
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CB/18/01462/LDCE Granted
51 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Single Storey Rear Extension.
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CB/21/01164/FULL Granted
55 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN
Single storey rear extension including bi-fold doors with a flat roof, including associated works for a ramp
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CB/21/00437/FULL Granted
Land North of Stanbridge Road Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU
Installation of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array with associated infrastructure
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CB/21/03149/LDCP Granted
1 Moat Farm Close, Greenfield, Bedford, MK45 5DP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: To construct a single storey rear extension to an existing detached dwelling house.
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CB/21/03046/LDCP Granted
56 Nelson Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3EE
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: demolish existing single storey outbuilding and erect a single storey rear extension, infill side door
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 103 32%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 107 33%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 110 34%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Central Bedfordshire decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Central Bedfordshire decided 321 planning applications. 85% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Central Bedfordshire?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 71 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Central Bedfordshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 320 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 32% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 66% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Central Bedfordshire decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1057 decisions from Central Bedfordshire between 2017 and 2026, out of 1,699 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Central Bedfordshire?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 213 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Central Bedfordshire: 1,699 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 321 decided, 85% approved, median 71 days to a decision. 909 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 1,057 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.