Rookery South ERF, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

1. 6 Dec 2022

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 21 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Waste Application - Granted

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Central Bedfordshire granted permission on 21 March 2023, 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.

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• Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

  CB/25/01054/FULL Submitted 27 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  Development of an Energy Centre and associated development.

  Granted Full applications 95 docs

• Land from Sandhill Close and Station Lane, Millbrook to the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, Green Lane, Stewartby, MK43 9LY

  CB/25/00386/FULL Submitted 6 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Laying of district heating system pipe network

  Granted Full applications 117 docs

• Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, Green Lane, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

  CB/22/03327/MWS Submitted 11 Aug 2022 50 yards away

  Waste Acceptance Scheme Review (Requirement 41 of Rookery South DCO)

  Granted Other

• Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility Green Lane Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9TN

  25/00761/LPA Submitted 31 Mar 2025 0.3 miles away

  (This application is not being determined by Bedford Borough Council. Please contact the Applicant for details or to make comments) To view plans go to http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/planning-register EIA Scoping Opinion: New Carbon Capture Facility.

  Decided

• 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