Houghton Conquest Lower School, High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• CB/26/01661/LDCP Granted

  Houghton Conquest Lower School, High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a classroom building.

  Decided 13 Jul 2026 Lawful development

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Central Bedfordshire took a median of 71 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Central Bedfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Central Bedfordshire decided less common application types in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• Houghton Conquest Lower School, High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL

  CB/26/01661/LDCP Submitted 26 May 2026 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a classroom building.

  Granted Lawful development 10 docs

• 26 High Street, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LL

  CB/23/00567/FULL Submitted 17 Feb 2023 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear/side extension and conservatory and construction of two storey side/rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs

• Land at Chapel End Road, Houghton Conquest MK45 3LL

  CB/22/00304/NMA Submitted 26 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/03395/FULL (Erection of 37 dwellings and associated development) amendment sought Deletion of footpath link and reinstatement of hedgerow landscaping together with grass verge.

  Withdrawn Amendments Trees 6 docs
  Major scheme

• 11 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG

  CB/26/02377/LDCP Submitted 29 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  91% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: outbuilding conversion to a habitable space complete with shower room

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• 4 Almers Close, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LG

  CB/22/04571/FULL Submitted 25 Nov 2022 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Land at 9 Albert Place, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LJ

  CB/19/03570/FULL Submitted 23 Oct 2019 100 yards away

  Erection of Dwelling

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 11 docs
  Domestic

• 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