The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Bedford Borough Council, 2023
109 appeals decided in 2023, 28% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed18 December 2023· householder33248597 Princes Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8QD
erection of front driveway gate (aluminium, 1.8 metres tall, 4 metres wide) and walkway gate (aluminium, 1.8 metres tall, 1 metre wide), supported by four brick pillars (brick and render, approximately 2 metres tall, 0.5 metres wide each)
- Unknown18 December 2023· other3290583Appeal 3290583
- Allowed15 December 2023· householder3329478307 Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9RA
Conversion of garage block in rear garden into a granny annexe
- Allowed14 December 2023· householder3330766College Farm House Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
the erection of a boundary fence with landscaping, two sheds to front/side of property and pedestrian and vehicular access gates
- Dismissed13 December 2023· householder3329373227 Castle Road, Bedford, MK40 3UB
a rear extension to existing ground floor, conversion of existing garage to living space, extension of first floor over existing garage with small additional first floor extension to the rear
- Dismissed13 December 2023· householder332725622 Rosemary Drive, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8PL
a roof extension/conversion with render to front and part sides and garage conversion (PD) and widening of access driveway/crossover
- Dismissed13 December 2023· minor3322085Stephen Ross House, 1-3 Ashburnham Road, Bedford, MK40 1DX
a change of use to HMOs
- Unknown4 December 2023· other3314358Appeal 3314358
- Dismissed1 December 2023· minor3321805BED056 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AB
the installation of a new 18-metre-high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with a wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the column, the installation of 3no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto
- Dismissed1 December 2023· minor3316321Land West of Wood Lane, Wood Lane, Willington , Bedford, MK44 3PP
the change of use of buildings from agricultural use to use classes E(g)(iii) (Industrial Processes) and B8 (Storage and Distribution); associated external refurbishment, formation of car parking, alteration of access and works within the highway
- Dismissed27 November 2023· minor331882011 & 13 Silver Street, Bedford, Beds, MK40 1SY
conversion of first and second floors to residential (flats) use
- Dismissed24 November 2023· householder332947261 Village Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JP
the erection of a 2-storey front extension
- Allowed23 November 2023· householder332749628 Hartshill, Bedford, MK41 9AL
- Allowed20 November 2023· minor3321084Lower Goodwick Farm, Begwary Lane, Begwary, Bedford , MK44 2NX
the conversion and change of use of agricultural barns to two dwellings, with associated garden areas and parking
- Dismissed16 November 2023· minor331833744 Cause End Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9DE
a new dwelling and modifications to existing dwelling by blocking up of first floor side (east) window and the addition of front dormer, new access/crossover for existing dwelling
- Unknown10 November 2023· minor3315822Land to the Rear of Figaro House, Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3FF
- Dismissed10 November 2023· minor3308165Land to the Rear of Figaro House, Mill Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK30 3EU
erection of a part three, part four and part five storey residential block raised over existing parking area, containing nine self-contained car free units with bicycle and bin storage
- Allowed3 November 2023· householder332805457 Wingfield Road, Bromham, Bedford, Beds, MK43 8JY
One and two storey side and rear extension and front porch
- Dismissed1 November 2023· minor3315366Oakfield, High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF
Change of use of land to residential garden (Development already carried out)
- Dismissed31 October 2023· householder332471128 Spring Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8LP
side single and double storey extension and associated works
- Allowed31 October 2023· other32722201(Riseley: Byway Open to All Traffic No. 71) Modification Order 2020 , Riseley, Bedfordshire, MK44 1EH
- Allowed26 October 2023· householder33265864 Eaton Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7RP
two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Dismissed20 October 2023· minor33204152C Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8DN
change of use from Nail Salon (Sui-Generis) to Residential Flat (C3)
- Dismissed17 October 2023· major3318305109 Bedford Road, Bedford , Bedfordshire, MK44 3PR
the change of use from storage area to hand car wash
- Dismissed16 October 2023· minor331564728 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AB
the demolition of the existing wall, change of use of amenity land to side and enclosure with a 1.8m high fence to form additional residential garden
- Allowed9 October 2023· minor3309356Hill Farm Sunderland Hill, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2SJ
Approval of reserved matters (siting, design, external appearance, means of access and landscaping) for erection of an agricultural workers' dwelling to replace existing temporary dwelling
- Dismissed9 October 2023· other3305599193 Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YD
A conservatory
- Dismissed2 October 2023· householder332129925 Longmeadow Drive, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3FB
- Dismissed29 September 2023· householder331811618 Wood Close Biddenham , Bedford , MK40 4QG
Rear single storey extension
- Allowed28 September 2023· householder332161113 Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9FF
Two storey side extension and garage conversion
- Dismissed27 September 2023· minor3314732Norse Road, Goldington, Bedford, MK41 0TH
15.0m Phase 9 slimline Monopole and associated ancillary works
- Dismissed19 September 2023· ldc3308253Tenacres, Little Staughton Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2LB
described as retention of a dwelling (C3) and occupation without compliance of an agricultural occupancy condition on land at Tenacres, Little Staughton Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2LB
- Notice upheld19 September 2023· enforcement3297788Land Known As 11 Victoria Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9JS
without planning permission the erection of an outbuilding and the material change of use in the land from C3 (single dwellinghouse) to a mixed use of C4 House in Multiple Occupancy and a separate C3 dwellinghouse
- Dismissed19 September 2023· ldc329597310 Hollies Walk, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9LB
the use of the property as a private dwellinghouse for use class C3(b) for up to a group of four adults living together as a single household within non-residential staff to supervise the residents on a 24-hour shift system
- Quashed On Legal Grounds19 September 2023· enforcement328656168A - 70 Tavistock Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2RG
without planning permission, a material alteration to the appearance of the front elevation of the building as a result of the removal of render from both sides of the first-floor windows and the exposure of underlying brickwork
- Quashed On Legal Grounds19 September 2023· enforcement3286486Yew Tree Cottage, Honeydon, Bedford, MK44 2LP
without planning permission, the erection of a single storey recreational and storage building
- Dismissed18 September 2023· minor3308663Area of Footpath, 29 Kimbolton Road, De Parys Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2PB
5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole with additional equipment cabinets
- Allowed11 September 2023· minor3302658Land to the Rear of Brookfield, 105 High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PE
- Allowed11 September 2023· minor3297359Land to the Rear of Brookfield, 105 High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PE
- Dismissed11 September 2023· minor3286097Land to the Rear of Brookfield, 105 High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PE
change of use from an Agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building
- Allowed8 September 2023· minor3314830Bell Farm, Wilden, MK44 3DA
the change of use from an agricultural building to a C3 dwelling house. The application is in accordance with Class Q, Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015. The proposed development will create a four bedroomed single storey dwelling. The proposal includes provision for four parking spaces within the ancillary curtilage area extending to 317.18m2 which is less than the proposed floorspace of 317.93m2
- Dismissed7 September 2023· minor3300816Land Adjacent to 12 Duck End Lane, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HP
the erection of a Passivhaus dwelling
- Allowed30 August 2023· minor3309768Hill Grove Water Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JH
the demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of replacement detached dwelling and garage
- Dismissed23 August 2023· minor331455322 Kimbolton Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3AA
outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a detached dwelling
- Dismissed18 August 2023· minor331303712 and 12A Vicars Close, Biddenham, Bedfordshire, MK40 4BG
construction of a new dwelling (adjacent to the existing two houses under construction pursuant to permission 22/00119/S73 dated 27th April 2022)
- Allowed16 August 2023· minor330944113 Rookery Road, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AX
conversion of agricultural barn to form a single dwelling including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building
- Dismissed11 August 2023· minor33077048 Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EE
a replacement dwelling, garage and all associated works
- Dismissed10 August 2023· other3306563The Wheatsheaf, Wilden Road, Colmworth, Bedford, MK44 2NJ
the conversion of existing overnight accommodation barn and the kitchen/restaurant areas to create 2 additional dwellings, whilst retaining the existing pub with living accommodation above
- Unknown8 August 2023· other3315494Wood Farm, Hardmead Road, Bedford, MK43 8AE
- Allowed3 August 2023· householder331889733 Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY
Replacement conservation style UPVC sash windows, and repairs to inner piers on porch including white render finish
- Dismissed1 August 2023· minor331416973 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE
the change of use of vacant unit (Class E) to adult gaming centre (Sui Generis)
- Allowed31 July 2023· householder33214112 Greenkeepers Road, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4GJ
erection of a metal bike shed on gravel and grid hardstanding and formation of a parking space (development already carried out)
- Allowed24 July 2023· major3316823Land at Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RB
outline application (all matters reserved other than access) for the development of up to 40 dwellings, vehicular and pedestrian access, green infrastructure including open space and landscaping, and related drainage and other infrastructure works on land off Station Road, Oakley
- Allowed14 July 2023· minor3311978Fairview, 7 Cleat Hill, Bedford, MK41 8AL
demolition of existing garage outbuilding and workshop for relocation to west boundary as shown, proposed new dwelling/bungalow with new cycle store to existing dwelling at No. 7
- Dismissed11 July 2023· householder331705050 Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FF
an extension for a gym and spa
- Dismissed11 July 2023· minor3309382103 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE
change of use of vacant former estate agents offices (Use Class E) to a taxi booking office (Sui Generis)
- Unknown3 July 2023· other331424334 Day's Lane, Biddenham, MK40 4AE
- Dismissed3 July 2023· householder331424134 Day's Lane, Biddenham, MK40 4AE
replacement of existing windows. Appeal B: Ref: APP/K0235/Y/23/3314243 34 Day's Lane, Biddenham MK40 4AE
- Split Decision27 June 2023· householder3315792West Grange, Carlton Road, Felmersham, Bedford, MK43 7JH
the extension and conversion of existing car port and workshop to form annexe accommodation and increase car port to accommodate 4 vehicles. New pitched roof to boat house
- Dismissed27 June 2023· major3311476Storage Land Adjacent to Blackburn Hall Farm, Whitwick Green Road, Thurleigh, MK44 2DF
a new Class B8 industrial storage building for Star Live and all associated works
- Dismissed27 June 2023· minor3306248Land Adjacent to 18 Tithe Road, Kempston, Bedfordshore, MK43 9BE
the construction of a new dwelling
- Dismissed26 June 2023· other3303511The Clock House, West End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RT
an orangery kitchen extension
- Dismissed20 June 2023· other33088051A Top End Farm Cottage, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LR
- Dismissed20 June 2023· householder33088021A Top End Farm Cottage, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LR
rear & side extension and internal alterations to the cottage, adaptation of the adjacent barn to create additional ensuite bedroom and connection to the cottage. Appeal B:
- Dismissed16 June 2023· minor3306821Gurvir House, 2-8 Cauldwell Street And 5-7 St Johns Street, Bedford, MK42 9AD
a second and third floor extension to form 8 apartments and external alterations including new staircase and lift block
- Dismissed16 June 2023· minor3296006Great North Road, Chawston and Colesden, Wyboston , PE19 8EN
Proposed 20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wraparound Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Allowed9 June 2023· minor3311530Land Adjacent 164 Stagsden Road, Bromham , Beds , MK43 8QR
one single storey dwelling on Plot 3
- Dismissed8 June 2023· householder331667257 Wingfield Road, Bromham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8JY
a two storey side/rear and single story rear extension including front porch
- Dismissed8 June 2023· minor3312316158 Stagsden Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8QR
the erection of a new detached dwelling to the side
- Unknown31 May 2023· other3272220(Riseley: Byway Open to All Traffic No. 71) Modification Order 2020 , Riseley, Bedfordshire, MK44 1EH
- Unknown30 May 2023· other3276455(Brickhill – Part of Footpath No. 19 and Part of Bridleway No.23) Ppo 2020, MK41 7XD
- Allowed19 May 2023· householder33171809 Old School Gardens, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9JF
erection of a single storey side extension
- Dismissed11 May 2023· major3306542Land West of Pavenham Road, Oakley, Bedfordshire , MK43 7SY
outline application for residential development including access, with all other matters reserved
- Dismissed3 May 2023· householder331591841 Maskell Drive, Bedford, MK41 0GJ
the removal of shrubs and the repositioning of the boundary wall with new planting
- Dismissed18 April 2023· householder331558562 Folkes Road, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9BX
the relocation of a 2 metre high fence
- Notice varied and upheld5 April 2023· enforcement3284634Land Known As 127a Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40 4LE
- Dismissed30 March 2023· householder3311741111 Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7QP
One and two storey front, side and rear extensions, loft conversion with rear dormer, landscaping to front and rear gardens with parking and bin storage and subdivision to form 3 flats
- Dismissed29 March 2023· minor330716699 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8QP
the subdivision of plot and erection of a detached 2 bedroom house together with a single storey front extension to the existing house
- Unknown29 March 2023· other3267215(Wymington: Public Footpath No.13) Modification Order 2020 , Wymington, NN10 9FG
- Allowed28 March 2023· minor33035736 Howard Close, Cardington, Bedford, MK44 3SL
Erection of 2 bedroomed detached 1 ½ storey chalet style dwelling, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 21/02081/FUL, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/00266/S73, dated 21 March 2022
- Notice upheld13 March 2023· enforcement329703921 Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EY
Without planning permission, the erection of a single storey rear extension
- Allowed9 March 2023· householder330908019 Water End, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TY
the conversion of roof space in existing barn/garage to living space
- Planning permission granted9 March 2023· enforcement328227111 Commercial Road, Bedford, MK40 1RB
failure to comply with a condition imposed on a planning permission ref 05/00339/FUL granted on 24 May 2005
- Dismissed8 March 2023· minor3305534Land Adjacent 2 Voyce Way, Bedford, MK42 0WD
erection of a single-storey dwelling
- Dismissed6 March 2023· minor3305370Area of Footway, Henley Road, Queens Park, Bedford, East of England, MK40 4FX
the installation of new Fifth Generation (5G) equipment, comprising 17-metre monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto
- Dismissed3 March 2023· minor3306959129 Rushden Road, Wymington, NN10 9LF
the part demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of a detached two-storey dwelling to the rear
- Dismissed3 March 2023· minor3298010Greys Farm, Wymington Road, Podington, NN29 7HP
change of use of agricultural building to light industrial (Use Class E (g) (iii))
- Notice varied and upheld3 March 2023· enforcement3284774Land Known As 2 Bromham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2QA
Without planning permission, the creation of a new entrance and insertion of a new doorway in the front elevation of the property, the erection of a single storey flat roofed structure and the erection of a steel and polycarbonate shelter on the site of the former beer garden to the rear of the property and the addition of timber cladding to the boundary wall fronting Gwyn Street
- Allowed27 February 2023· minor33068972 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LJ
change of use of ground and first floor from vacant retail unit (Class E) to Adult Gaming Centre (Sui Generis)
- Dismissed23 February 2023· minor330664562 Roxton Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LR
the erection of two number detached 1.0 storey dwellings & all ancillary works
- Allowed22 February 2023· householder331028939 Shakespeare Road, Bedford, MK40 2DX
the proposed conversion of the loft including a hip to gable conversion, the installation of dormer windows and the conversion of the garage to living accommodation
- Dismissed17 February 2023· minor3302772Land South Of Rose Cottage, Hatch Lane, Keysoe , MK44 2JQ
erection of 4 bedroom residential dwelling and garage and ancillary works
- Dismissed15 February 2023· minor3290453Land off St Neots Road, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JH
erection of single storey detached dwelling
- Dismissed13 February 2023· householder3312830College Farm House Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Retrospective planning application for timber fencing together with timber sheds
- Dismissed13 February 2023· householder3312680Conifers, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
new replacement detached garage block with storage over
- Dismissed13 February 2023· householder33103522 Orchard Street, Kempston, MK42 7JA
single storey front extension to form garage connected to single and 2-storey side and rear extensions (resubmission with outbuilding omitted and reductions to eaves height, width and depth to rear extension, (single and 2-storey) applied
- Dismissed10 February 2023· householder33065557 Priory Close, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DL
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
- Allowed6 February 2023· minor329321271 Spring Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8LT
change of use from residential dwelling (C3) to residential family assessment centre (C2) without complying with condition 3 attached to planning permission Ref 18/01090/COU, dated 27 July 2018
- Dismissed2 February 2023· minor3284159Land Between 61 And 69 Oakley Road, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AW
erection of two self/custom build dwellings (outline - all matters reserved except for means of access)
- Allowed30 January 2023· minor3287196Broadmead Rd Sw, Broadmead Road, Stewartby, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NX
the installation of an 18 metre high monopole and 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto
- Dismissed27 January 2023· minor3305950170 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3QZ
Change of use from social club to residential dwellings; creation of 4 apartments
- Dismissed27 January 2023· minor330438454 Bedford Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JF
the erection of a single dwelling with double garage and all ancillary works
- Allowed26 January 2023· major3268247Stevington Riding Club, Dane Hill Farm, Silver Street, Stevington, Bedfordshire, MK43 7QP
use of land for the stationing of caravans for the residential purposes for a single Gypsy Pitch
- Dismissed25 January 2023· minor330368271/73 Ford End Road, Queens Park, Bedford, Beds, MK40 4JG
timber boundary fencing and free-standing open-sided cover area
- Dismissed24 January 2023· major3304228Land South of Wayside Farm Park, Bedford Road, Ravensden, Bedfordshire, MK44 2RA
change of use from agricultural land to caravan site for the stationing of 46 holiday lodges (static caravans) and ancillary development including a reception unit and associated infrastructure and landscaping at Wayside Farm Park
- Dismissed18 January 2023· minor33054073 The Glen, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7EL
the existing previously converted garage to be used as separate dwelling, with a new car parking area for both the existing house and proposed one bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed13 January 2023· minor3300250The Old Stables, Keysoe Row East, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JB
conversion and extension of existing offices and erection of building to form 3 units of visitor accommodation and conference/meeting room
- Dismissed12 January 2023· householder331002298 Village Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8HU
erection of raised timber deck around apple tree at end of garden
- Dismissed9 January 2023· householder33090448 Waltham Close, Bedford, MK41 8DL
two storey rear extension, first floor side extension and front porch
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