Cranfield University, Land south of West Road, Cranfield, MK43 0SZ

1. 8 Oct 2019

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 9 Oct 2019

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Dec 2019

   Decision issued: Full Application - Granted

4. 14 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Enterprise House, Wharley End Garage, College Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AW

  CB/26/01693/FULL Submitted 28 May 2026 474m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  Change of use of first floor, from light industrial to office accommodation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• Wharley End Farm, Semi detached cottages, College Road, Cranfield, MK43 0AW

  CB/26/02152/FULL Submitted 7 Jul 2026 474m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Demolition of two storey side extension and single storey rear. Erection of two storey rear extension and first floor rear extension. Alteration to layout of the two dwellings. New front porches alterations to windows, doors, chimneys and render

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition +1 6 docs
  Several homes

• Wharley End Cottage, College Road, Cranfield, MK43 0AW

  CB/23/00147/FULL Submitted 16 Jan 2023 474m away

  Single storey front and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 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.

  Full applications
• CB/26/01792/FULL Granted

  17 Coltsfoot, Biggleswade, SG18 8SR

  Erection of a single storey side extension

  4 Jun 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01645/FULL Granted

  24 Home Farm Way, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5LL

  Erection of a single level garden log cabin at the end of the garden

  26 May 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01472/FULL Refused

  Bracken Ley, London Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LP

  Redevelopment of the site entailing the demolition of existing barns and the erection of five dwellings with cycle/garden stores, replacement garage for the existing dwelling and associated works.

  8 May 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01291/FULL Withdrawn

  56 Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4NP

  Two storey side and front extensions, removal of rear porch, raising and re-profiling of roof and replacement fenestrations throughout

  22 Apr 2026 Full applications