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Central Bedfordshire planning applications

5,502 applications. 89% approved. 71 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 5,502 planning applications from Central Bedfordshire. 1,261 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,261
Decided 12 months to September 2026
1,810
New applications 12 months to September 2026
686
Awaiting decision

Central Bedfordshire takes a median of 71 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • CB/26/01825/FULL Awaiting decision

    36 Manor Close, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PU

    Garage conversion, increase roof height and single storey rear extension to facilitate a granny annex. External alterations including new window and door openings, and external render.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02815/DOC Awaiting decision

    Cranfield Church of England Academy, Braeburn Way, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EH

    Discharge of Conditions 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 against planning permission ref. CB/26/01156/REG3

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02806/NMA Awaiting decision

    Land South of, Steppingley Road, Flitwick

    Non material amendment to planning appeal APP/P0240/W/25/3372878 and planning permission ref CB/24/04108/FULL. Amendment sought to the approved landscaping plans

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02774/NMA Awaiting decision

    Land South of Arlesey Road, Stotfold

    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/24/02744/RM. Amendment sought to plot 6 to allow conversion of integral garage to living space

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02758/PADM Awaiting decision

    Wychway Farm, East Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9QW

    Prior Notifcation of Proposed Demolition of agricultural storage barns

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Other
  • CB/26/02726/DOC Awaiting decision

    21A Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15 6XL

    Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission ref CB/21/00392/FULL

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02704/LDCE Awaiting decision

    Vernons Garage, Station Approach, Station Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2NA

    Lawful Development Certificate Existing: lawful use of building for car repair.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/01933/FULL Awaiting decision

    7 Silsoe House Mews, 2 Ampthill Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DX

    Single storey rear extension with rooflights

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02697/DOC Awaiting decision

    Unit 30, Verey Road, Dunstable, LU5 4TT

    Discharge of Conditions 2,4,5,7,8,9,12,13 and 18 against planning permission ref CB/25/02759/FULL

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02699/DOC Awaiting decision

    Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0LP

    Discharge of Conditions 4 and 8 against planning permission ref CB/25/02063/FULL

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02700/LDCP Awaiting decision

    1 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RN

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: part conversion of the double garage to ancillary use.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/02701/FULL Awaiting decision

    30 Clements End Road, Studham, Dunstable, LU6 2NG

    Single storey side and rear extension

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02681/FULL Awaiting decision

    1 New Road, Sandy, SG19 1NX

    Conversion of barn to 1 new dwelling

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02692/BNG Awaiting decision

    Land Between The M1 And The A507, Ridgmont Bypass, Ridgmont

    Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan against planning permission ref CB/26/00630/FULL

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02688/DOC Awaiting decision

    Hand Post Field north of Thorn Road Houghton Regis

    Discharge of Conditions 18 and 19 against planning permission ref CB/21/03369/FULL

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02687/FULL Awaiting decision

    8 The Brache, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DR

    Conversion of garage into annexe for ancillary use to main dwelling with new roof light

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02680/FULL Awaiting decision

    46 Tavistock Avenue, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RY

    Single storey front bay extension, single storey side and rear extension with rear roof lights. Extension to existing dropped kerb

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02693/NMA Granted

    Clipstone Park Phase 1, land off Hockliffe Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9Ny

    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/01758/RM. Amendment Sought Change of external material to plots 3 and 4, from facing brickwork to render.

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02691/DOC Awaiting decision

    Great Thickthorn Farm, Thickthorn Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NQ

    Discharge of Condition 1 against planning permission ref CB/26/00109/RM

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02683/DOC Awaiting decision

    Phase 2 Land to the West of the Mainline Railway Line and North of Toddington Road, Harlington

    Discharge of Conditions 2 and 7 against planning permission ref CB/24/01455/RM

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02684/DOC Awaiting decision

    Phase 1 Land to the West of the Mainline Railway Line and North of Toddington Road, Harlington

    Discharge of Condition 2, against planning permission ref CB/23/01360/RM

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02690/DOC Awaiting decision

    Residential Areas 7 - 10 Great Thickthorn Farm, Thickthorn Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3NQ

    Discharge of Condition 1 against planning permission ref CB/25/02745/RM

    Submitted 27 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02673/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land adjacent to Doolittle Mill, Doolittle Lane, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QX

    Discharge of Conditions 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 against planning application ref. CB/23/02042/FULL

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02664/PAAC Awaiting decision

    Whitehill Farm, Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DG

    Prior Approval of Change of Use from agricultural building to flexible commercial use. Change of use of existing agricultural buildings and land within their curtilage to Use Class B8 storage or distribution use under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, together with associated use of the existing yard area for parking, manoeuvring, loading and unloading. No new buildings or material external alterations are proposed

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Other
  • CB/26/02665/DOC Awaiting decision

    Cranfield Church of England Academy, Braeburn Way, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0EH

    Discharge of Condition 4 & 8 against planning permission ref CB/26/01156/REG3

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02670/NMA Granted

    Phase 1 Land at Chase Farm, East of High Street, Arlesey

    Non Material Amendement to planning permission CB/24/02263/RM. Amendment sought to vary approved plans

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02653/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Sundon Road, Sundon Road, Harlington, LU5 6LW

    Discharge of Condition 26 against planning permission ref CB/24/00861/VOC

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02660/FULL Awaiting decision

    18 Lanes End, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE

    Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Change to fenestrations on the front and rear elevation including three new dormer windows to front

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02655/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land at Mancroft Road Caddington Beds LU1 4EL

    Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission ref CB/19/00469/OUT

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02648/LDCE Awaiting decision

    14 How End Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3JT

    Lawful Development Certificate Existing. Use of land as a residential garden in association with the occupation of the main dwelling

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/02656/GPDE Awaiting decision

    5 Wingate Drive, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XF

    Prior Notification of Householder Extension: single storey rear extension with roof lantern, 4.73m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.2m max and 2.25m to the eaves

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Outline
  • CB/26/02657/DOC Granted

    32 Bedford Road, Clophill, Bedford, MK45 4AE

    Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref CB/25/03024/REG3

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02652/NMA Granted

    Chamberlains Barn Quarry Phase 2, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AD

    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/03908/VOC. Amendment sought Change the Oxford Lifestyle 3 bed housetype to the Oxford 3 bed + Study housetype.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02654/DOC Awaiting decision

    Phase 4, Parcels 4 & 5 Houghton Regis North Site 1, Land on the northern edge of Houghton Regis

    Discharge of Condition 8 against planning permission ref. CB/12/03613/OUT

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02651/NMA Granted

    Spinney Pool Industrial Estate, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HH

    Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/03665/FULL. Amendment sought to vary the wording of condition 20 with reference to the Public Art timetable and requirements for implementation

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02638/LDCP Awaiting decision

    7 Deacon Mews, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0AQ

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed. Loft conversion with rooflights to front elevation and rear elevation flat roof dormer

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/02632/FULL Awaiting decision

    306 Manor Road, Woodside, Luton, LU1 4DN

    Part two storey, part single storey front extension, installation of roof window to front elevation

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02636/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land at Mancroft Road Caddington Beds LU1 4EL

    Discharge of Condition 8 against planning permission CB/19/00469/OUT

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02633/NMA Awaiting decision

    Long Barn, 5A Hatley Road, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2DX

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission CB/26/01330/FULL. Amendment sought for insertion of 3no. rooflights to northern elevation roofs

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02643/NMA Granted

    22 Lucas Way, Shefford, SG17 5DT

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission CB/26/00145/FULL. Amendment sought for revised glazing to rear extension

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02635/AG Awaiting decision

    Roxhill Manor Farm, Roxhill Road, Upper Shelton, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0QG

    Prior Approval for the erection, extension or alterations of a building for Agricultural or Forestry use. Erection of a general purpose agricultural building.

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Other
  • CB/26/02634/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land North of Biggleswade, Biggleswade, SG18 0HB

    Discharge of Condition 31 against planning permission ref CB/24/00999/OUT

    Submitted 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02627/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land Off, Stanford Road, Shefford, SG17 5DS

    Discharge of Condition 15 against planning permission ref CB/12/01306/FULL

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02625/FULL Awaiting decision

    5 Parrott Grove, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0GT

    Proposed single storey rear extension with roof lights

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02619/AG Awaiting decision

    Thrales End Farm, Thrales End Lane, Harpenden, AL5 3NS

    Prior Approval for the erection, extension or alterations of a building for Agricultural or Forestru Use. Erection of a general purpose agricultural storage building

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Other
  • CB/26/02620/MWS Awaiting decision

    Bryants and Reach Quarry, Bryants Lane, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard

    Submission of an updated archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) pursuant to Condition 9 of Planning Permission ref. CB/19/01753/MW.

    Submitted 21 Aug 2026 Other
  • CB/26/02603/LDCP Awaiting decision

    21 Foxglove Drive, Biggleswade, SG18 8SP

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed, Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/02613/BNG Awaiting decision

    Eversholt Beeches, Watling Street, Caddington, Dunstable, LU6 3QP

    Discharge of Biodiversity Gain Plan against planning permission ref. CB/25/03157/FULL

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02605/NMA Awaiting decision

    Land To The North And East Of Houghton Regis, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis

    Non Material Amendment to planning permission CB/25/02485/RM. Amendment sought to handing of Plot 75.

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • CB/26/02609/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land to the North of Kemsley Drive, Chamberlains Barn Phase 4, Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard

    Discharge of Condition 14 part B against planning permission ref CB/24/03278/RM

    Submitted 20 Aug 2026 Conditions

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • CB/26/02396/LDCP Withdrawn

    Lodge Farm, Sandy Lane, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5QB

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed Change of use of existing building to include B2 and B8.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 44 Front Street, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BS

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: To replace rear flat roof with pitched roof including roof lights

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • CB/26/00273/DOC Granted

    Land East of Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

    Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01641/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB//21/02409/OUT (Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except vehicular access from Higham Gobion Road) for up to 500 homes, a 2.1ha site for a lower/primary school, a 60 unit extra care facility (Use Class C2) and provision of public open space with associated infrastructure and earthworks.) EIA development accompanied by an Environment Statement. Reserved matters for approval of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 500 dwellings and open play areas)

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • CB/26/02107/DOC Granted

    Land to the East of Langford Road, Biggleswade and North of Queens Way and Denny Crescent, Langford, Bedfordshire

    Discharge of Condition 32 against planning appeal ref. APP/P0240/W/24/3341832 and planning permission CB/23/03801/OUT

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 46 Lincoln Way, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NQ

    Erection of first floor rear extension

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 1 & 2 Meadow View, Lower Farm Road, Edworth

    Change of use of land from agricultural to form residential garden associated with nos.1 and 2 Meadow View.

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • Land Adjacent The Black Pig Farm, The Rye, Eaton Bray

    Change of use of paddock land to the siting of 8 permanent residential Gypsy and Traveller pitches. Each pitch to incorporate 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, 1 amenity block, 1 storage shed, 1 bin store and parking for 2 vehicles with associated entrance gates, boundary treatment, hardstanding, landscaping and infrastructure.

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • CB/25/02031/RM Granted

    Land south of Vandyke Road and North of Stanbridge Road, Leighton Linslade

    Reserved Matters: following Application CB/23/01719/VOC (Also relates to CB/11/02827/OUT - Mixed use urban extension including 1210 dwellings and various community buildings) Approval of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale for the erection of two units forming the local centre with associated car parking and substation.

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Reserved matters
  • CB/26/00274/DOC Granted

    Land East of Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire

    Discharge of Condition 15 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01641/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB//21/02409/OUT (Outline planning application (with all matters reserved except vehicular access from Higham Gobion Road) for up to 500 homes, a 2.1ha site for a lower/primary school, a 60 unit extra care facility (Use Class C2) and provision of public open space with associated infrastructure and earthworks.) EIA development accompanied by an Environment Statement. Reserved matters for approval of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for 500 dwellings and open play areas)

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 33 Clophill Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JH

    Erection of a part single storey part two storey rear first floor extension with juliet balcony and rooflights. Alterations to windows and doors

    Decided 9 Sep 2026 Full applications

The full record

Decisions between 2017 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 4,814 decisions from Central Bedfordshire between 2017 and 2026, part of 5,502 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 3,713 granted against 457 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,638 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

  • 17 Gemini Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8DN

    Single storey side/rear extension

    Decided 6 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • 77 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN

    Single storey front and side extension including conversion and part demolition of existing garage

    Decided 24 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • CB/16/05822/FULL Withdrawn

    89 Dunstable Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DT

    Part single part two storey rear extension and dropped kerb.

    Decided 8 Feb 2017 Full applications
  • 20 Nicolson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HG

    Lawful Development Certificate : Installation of rear dormer

    Decided 9 Feb 2017 Lawful development
  • 10 Buxton Close, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5QF

    Erection of 1.8m high boundary fence (part retrospective).

    Decided 14 Feb 2017 Full applications
  • CB/17/00005/LB Granted

    Paris House, Woburn Road, Potsgrove, Milton Keynes, MK17 9QP

    Listed Building: Internal structural alterations to walls within existing dining area(s), internal alterations to existing entrance lobby and re-instate existing doorway from current trade kitchen lobby into existing stairwell.

    Decided 15 Feb 2017 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20 Nicolson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HG

    Loft conversion with new rear dormer

    Decided 10 May 2017 Full applications
  • 89 Dunstable Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DT

    Single storey rear extensions and new dropped kerb and vehicle hardstanding

    Decided 26 May 2017 Full applications
  • 73 Swansholme Gardens, Sandy, SG19 1HN

    Garage conversion with new pitch roof over

    Decided 26 Jan 2018 Full applications
  • 17 Gemini Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8DN

    Two storey front extension

    Decided 15 May 2018 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 370 29%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 479 38%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 410 33%

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Central Bedfordshire decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Central Bedfordshire decided 1261 planning applications. 89% 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 September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Central Bedfordshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1259 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 29% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 67% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Central Bedfordshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 4814 decisions from Central Bedfordshire between 2017 and 2026, out of 5,502 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% 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 September 2026, with 256 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.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Central Bedfordshire's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Central Bedfordshire: 5,502 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,261 decided, 89% approved, median 71 days to a decision. 1,810 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 4,814 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.