5 Wingate Drive, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XF

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Central Bedfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• 37 Wingate Drive, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XF

  CB/21/02770/FULL Submitted 11 Jun 2021 0m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 34 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XB

  CB/23/00746/FULL Submitted 2 Mar 2023 100m away

  Single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 41 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XB

  CB/23/00366/FULL Submitted 2 Feb 2023 100m away

  Proposed single storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT

  CB/26/02506/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2026 208m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Erection of single storey front porch extension with roof light

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Verne Drive, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PS

  CB/24/02753/FULL Submitted 20 Sep 2024 236m away

  Erection of a ground floor side infill extension, erection of porch canopy and alterations to windows and doors. Demolition of conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Rushbrook Close, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XE

  CB/26/02211/FULL Submitted 13 Jul 2026 300m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Demolition of a rear outbuilding and replacing with a new larger gable outbuilding

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 4 docs

• CB/26/02318/GPDE Decided

  12 Berberry Drive, Flitton, Bedford, MK45 5ER

  Prior Notification of Householder Extension Single storey rear extension, 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.62m and 2.4m to the eaves. Single storey rear extension with a roof lantern

  22 Jul 2026 Outline
• CB/26/02178/GPDE Refused

  11 Woodlands Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LJ

  Prior Notification of Householder Extension. Single storey rear extension, 3.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.5m and 2.6m to the eaves

  9 Jul 2026 Outline
• CB/26/01917/PIP Refused

  Land at Mancroft Road, adjacent to Fourways, Aley Green, Luton, LU1 4DG

  Permission in Principle: Erection of a bungalow

  12 Jun 2026 Outline
• CB/26/02002/PIP Granted

  95 High Street, Broom, Biggleswade, SG18 9NA

  Permission in Principle: Erection of 1 dwelling

  23 Jun 2026 Outline
• CB/26/01962/PIP Refused

  Land at the end of Barton Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5HP

  Permission in Principle: Erection of 1 dwelling (self/custom build)

  18 Jun 2026 Outline