The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AH

1. 24 May 2021

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 26 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 20 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Regulation 3 - Granted

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Central Bedfordshire granted permission on 20 July 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1TH

  CB/23/00669/NMA Submitted 24 Feb 2023 200 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/21/00199/REG3: Hybrid Planning Application seeking Full planning permission for Care Facility comprising of 88 Independent Housing Apartments, a residential care home consisting of 72 bedrooms, an 8 bed short breaks facility, with associated ancillary uses including community, hair salon, cafe, and health and Outline planning permission with all matters reserved for residential development (use class C3) Amendment sought: Changes to elevations incorporating addition of brise soleil to some windows; addition of brise soleil to some windows in lieu of window grilles; window grilles added; window transom and mullion changes; small areas of aluminium areas in lieu of facing brickwork; elevation no 7 elevation revised to accommodate structural strategy elements and services installations; roofline revised arising from plant enclosure and stair core changes; main entrance canopy roof line changed; 4 no brick piers omitted; changes to elevation to Flat nos 1 to 88 entrance.'

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Flitwick Leisure Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1TH

  CB/22/04027/DOC Submitted 13 Oct 2022 200 yards away

  Discharge of Condition18 against planning permission CB/22/02102/VOC (Variation of condition number 34 (drainage) of planning permission CB/21/00199/REG3 to allow for the drainage scheme to be considered for the western part of the site).

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 38 Newton View, Flitwick, MK45 1GH

  CB/21/05275/LDCP Submitted 29 Nov 2021 350 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: loft conversion with rear dormer

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 3 Newton View, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1GH

  CB/24/01701/FULL Submitted 10 Jun 2024 350 yards away

  Erection of single storey side extension and front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 82 Windmill Road, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1AX

  CB/22/04040/LDCE Submitted 14 Oct 2022 0.3 miles away

  Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Detached outbuliding for ancillary use

  Granted Lawful development 8 docs

• 9 Astwood Drive, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1EN

  CB/21/02430/FULL Submitted 26 May 2021 0.3 miles away

  First floor rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• CB/26/01451/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 7 (Closure of Existing Access) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 7 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/01450/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 7 (Access Improvements New Junction) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02206/MW (Use of land (North side) for a mixed use consisting of an extension to the lawful waste transfer facility and the use of land for the importation, storage and distribution of shipping containers. Erection of concrete panel screens and metal palisade fencing. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/21/04005/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 7 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00440/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 13 (Noise & Dust Management Scheme) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00437/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 12 (Background Noise & External Sound Levels) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00434/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 20 (CCTV) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02206/MW (Use of land (North side) for a mixed use consisting of an extension to the lawful waste transfer facility and the use of land for the importation, storage and distribution of shipping containers. Erection of concrete panel screens and metal palisade fencing. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/21/04005/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other