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Planning appeals in Bedford Borough Council, 2024
91 appeals decided in 2024, 33% 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.
- Dismissed31 December 2024· minor3340141Land South of, 4 Brook Farm Chase, Little Staughton, Bedfordshire, MK44 2AQ
Permission in principle for erection of up to four dwellings with access from Colmworth Road
- Allowed24 December 2024· householder3347184The Old Mill House, Mill Lane, Turvey , Bedfordshire, MK43 8ES
the construction of a 1 bedroom annexe following the partial demolition of an existing garage/outbuilding and associated landscaping works
- Dismissed23 December 2024· minor3346511Radwell Hall Farm, Bridge End, Radwell, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7HU
Erection of replacement serviced livery stables and formation of parking area
- Dismissed23 December 2024· minor3346291Land Adjoining 39 Lower Farm Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JD
Equestrian tourist and day centre including 3 tourist accommodation chalets for 7 people each, plus a mixed use reception etc building, wooden fencing, screening planting and associated works
- Dismissed11 December 2024· minor3349429Woodleys Farm House, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1AG
the conversion of existing barns to residential to create 6 No. new dwellings, with new access, car parking, landscaping and associated works
- Allowed11 December 2024· minor334336159 Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7JJ
the subdivision of existing dwelling to form 2 flats
- Dismissed11 December 2024· householder332774212A Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7DX
Single storey side extension
- Allowed10 December 2024· householder33525412 Tewkesbury Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GD
single-storey side and rear extensions to form enlarged living space/day room attached single garage, relocated wall to rear of garden area, new low-level wall to enclose front garden/extended driveway, loft conversion with front and rear dormers, widening to existing crossover, new pitched roof to existing bay and conversion of existing integral double garage to living space
- Dismissed10 December 2024· householder3352392Top Farm, The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
erection of a garage
- Allowed4 December 2024· minor33444993 Natterjack Road , Bedford, Wixams , MK42 6FT
retrospective change of use of external outbuilding from Class C3 (dwelling house) to Sui Generis to accommodate a Small Hairdresser’s Salon with minor external fenestration alterations
- Dismissed29 November 2024· minor3344307109 , Bedford Road, Willington, Bedfordshire , MK44 3PR
change of use from storage area of garden centre to car sales and storage (sui generis)
- Dismissed26 November 2024· minor3339985Old Pump House, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, Beds, MK40 4AH
erection of detached two-storey eco-dwelling and associated works
- Split Decision26 November 2024· householder33399756 Queensbury Close, Bedford, MK40 4RE
single storey side extension, first floor rear extension with associated internal alterations and loft conversion with rear apex dormer
- Dismissed21 October 2024· minor3343052New Farm, Little Staughton, Bedford, MK44 2SX
erection of a detached storage building (Use Class B8) and associated works
- Dismissed11 October 2024· other3347269Priory Farm Bedford Road, Turvey, Bedford, MK43 8BB
- Dismissed7 October 2024· minor333843525 Top End, Renhold, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LR
demolition of existing commercial unit and erection of 1 dwelling with garage and associated access works
- Dismissed3 October 2024· minor334143014 Williamson Road, Kempston, MK42 7HA
new attached dwelling to form end terrace
- Dismissed27 September 2024· minor3339233Land at The Ridings Cleat Hill, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8AN
the erection of three(3x) single-storey detached dwelling-houses and garages
- Dismissed20 September 2024· minor3331729Priory Farm, Bedford Road, Turvey, MK43 8BE
a new private access to A428 to serve three dwellings
- Unknown19 September 2024· other3325832Appeal 3325832
- Allowed18 September 2024· ldc3311312The Two Brewers, Bushmead Road, Staploe, PE19 8JG
Incidental residential use as garden of land to the east of the dwellinghouse
- Dismissed17 September 2024· other3340059Justins Farm, West End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8SA
Single row of 15 solar panels (portrait) to south facing roof pitch of Grade II listed outbuilding
- Dismissed16 September 2024· minor3341977Stanley Works, 3 Ampthill Road, Kempston Hardwick, MK45 3JE
the construction of a new office building (Class E) and associated works including demolition of existing buildings
- Dismissed16 September 2024· other33402045-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, MK45 3HN
- Dismissed16 September 2024· householder33402025-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, MK45 3HN
Repair, alterations and extensions to existing building, including reconfiguration of residential units, single storey and two storey rear extensions, creation of natural swimming pool, associated parking, hard and soft landscaping
- Dismissed16 September 2024· minor333317412 Great Aldens, Bedford, MK41 8JS
the Change of use from Residential to House in Multiple Occupation. Adaption of existing garage and relocation of rear boundary fence
- Dismissed10 September 2024· minor3333274Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
- Allowed10 September 2024· minor3333272Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
Change of use of agricultural yard area to residential use and erection of domestic outbuilding and swimming pool
- Dismissed2 September 2024· householder334303061 Village Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8JP
single storey front/side extension to form garage/storage and vehicle crossover
- Dismissed27 August 2024· householder33463535 Croyland Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GH
removal of existing boundary fence and overgrown planting, installations of new 1.8m high fence, new hedge. Change of use of amenity land to garden space and new paving slabs and sheds (development already carried out)
- Dismissed23 August 2024· householder334565213 Butland Way, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9QU
raise the garden wall/fence by 0.3 metres with wooden panels to an overall height of 2.3 metres
- Dismissed20 August 2024· minor331462862 Roxton Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LR
the erection of 1 detached 1.0 storey dwelling and all ancillary works
- Notice varied and upheld16 August 2024· enforcement33249054-5 Monks Row, High Street, Pavenham, Bedford, MK43 7NS
Replacement of five side hung timber casement windows on the west elevation and four side hung timber casement windows on the east elevation with uPVC windows
- Allowed14 August 2024· minor3337712104 Salisbury Street, Bedford, MK41 7RQ
the change of use from a residential property (C3) to a HMO (C4)
- Dismissed12 August 2024· minor332926929 Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU
Part extension to building above modern central section to add second floor and change of use from and subdivision of nightclub (sui generis) to provide 23 new apartments (C3) with associated alterations to fenestration includin g insertion of windows, doors and rooflights
- Allowed8 August 2024· householder334420228 Brampton Close , Bedford, MK42 0HD
Front extension to garage and new raised roof with front and rear dormers and conversion to annexe
- Split Decision8 August 2024· householder3342500259 Old Harrowden Road, Harrowden, Bedford, MK42 0TB
Garage with room above, new gates and enclosure of storage area to incorporate into the main dwelling
- Dismissed30 July 2024· minor3337552Land At Strawberry Fields, Rear of 19-23 Green End Road and Adjoining 2 Strawberry Fields, Great Barford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BQ
erection of 2 four bedroom dwellings with associated car parking and landscaping
- Dismissed29 July 2024· householder33433561 Bedford Road, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3PP
Demolition of existing outbuildings and replacement with annexe, for uses ancillary to the host dwelling
- Dismissed24 July 2024· minor3340818Land Rear Of 3 Great North Road, Bedford, MK44 3BD
change of use from brownfield to car sales
- Allowed15 July 2024· minor333619815 Westbourne Road, Bedford, MK40 4LB
the change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a mixed use dwelling and barber shop (sui generis)
- Dismissed25 June 2024· minor331230890 Bedford Road , Bedford, Stagsden , MK43 8TP
‘Erection of dwelling and cart shed’. This
- Dismissed24 June 2024· minor33364374 Milton Road, Bedford, MK40 2AY
change of use from Class C4 HMO to Class C2 care home for up to 5 children
- Allowed24 June 2024· minor3333658292 Ampthill Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9QL
Change of use from a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children’s home (Use Class C2) for up to three children. Erection of detached bin and cycle stores in connection with the proposed change of use
- Dismissed21 June 2024· minor333502576-78 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7AR
the conversion of main building into 5 self-contained flats and conversion of outbuilding into new house
- Dismissed20 June 2024· householder333678778 Risborough Road, Bedford, MK41 9QP
‘change of material use on front, left side and small area on right side using hardy plank cladding’
- Dismissed20 June 2024· minor332788230-32 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1SP
change of use of nightclub (sui generis) to retail on the lower ground floor, restaurant on the ground floor, three flats on the first floor (C3) and extension of second floor to create an additional two flats (C3), fenestration alterations and the erection of a bin store and cycle store
- Dismissed18 June 2024· minor333502667 Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BT
the change of use of C3 dwelling house to C4 (HMO)
- Dismissed14 June 2024· householder334021674 Heronscroft, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9NB
a single-storey rear extension
- Dismissed14 June 2024· householder3334907Flat 2, 10-12 Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42 9LS
roof extension to form loft conversion
- Dismissed13 June 2024· minor3332444Warehouse Adjacent Homefield, Balls Lane, Willington , Bedfordshire , MK44 3PT
the extension to the existing operational A1 shop with change of use to first floor and second floors to form C3 residential apartment with new external terrace
- Notice varied and upheld10 June 2024· enforcement3279088The Former Nursery, New Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LH
without planning permission, the material change of use of the land to use for the storage and sorting/grading of building aggregates, sand, soil and cement and as a waste transfer facility for the storage and sorting of non-hazardous waste including soils and concrete/brick rubble
- Allowed7 June 2024· minor3335912Land off Manor Way, Cotton End, Bedford, MK45 3AH
erection of 9 self-build houses
- Dismissed7 June 2024· minor333155112 Potter Way, Bedford, MK42 9RG
the change of use from single family semi-detached dwelling to a 3-bedroom HMO and associated works
- Dismissed30 May 2024· minor3331403Land at Uplands, Box End, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RS
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of two, purpose designed dwellings
- Allowed14 May 2024· householder333804016 Ouseland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4NX
one and two storey side and rear extensions and replacement single storey outbuilding in rear garden
- Allowed14 May 2024· householder33367599a Bayham Close, Abbey Fields, Elstow, MK42 9GF
the relocation of a 1.8m high fence
- Allowed14 May 2024· householder333598028 Box End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RR
Conversion and extension of existing garage to form an annexe
- Dismissed14 May 2024· minor3332432The Fox And Hounds, 178 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EB
the change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E) and residential (Use Class C3) to form four dwellings, with associated extensions and external alterations to the façade, changes to car parking layout, closure of one vehicle entrance, and provision of cycle parking
- Notice varied and upheld9 May 2024· enforcement32879034 Mill Hill, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2HU
Without planning permission, the material change of use of land from a dwellinghouse to a mixed use as a dwellinghouse and for the keeping of pigeons and works associated with the use
- Dismissed8 May 2024· minor3332773Unit 1B Windsor Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9SU
the change of use from B2 (General Industrial) to Sui Generis (Bar and Restaurant)
- Allowed23 April 2024· householder334055360 Meadowview House , Green End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 8RJ
double storey front extension and amendment to roof over existing annexe. Change of facing materials
- Dismissed17 April 2024· minor3327474108 Ampthill Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PJ
a garage and outbuilding conversion to 1no one bedroom studio flat
- Dismissed27 March 2024· minor332904624 High Street, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PF
Controlled demolition of an existing outbuilding
- Unknown27 March 2024· other3318247Appeal 3318247
- Allowed25 March 2024· major3332469Land South of the A428 , Wyboston Lakes, Great North Road, Wyboston, Beds, MK44 3AL
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access for a business park development with up to 23,400 m2 of floor space, construction of new access onto the A428 incorporating a signalised pedestrian/cyclist crossing, and new strategic landscaping
- Dismissed21 March 2024· ldc3303930Freers Wood Farm, Pavenham Road, Carlton, Bedford, MK43 7NA
Certificate of lawful use or development for change of use of a building from agricultural building to flexible use within Classes A1, A2, A3, B1, B8, C1 or D2 under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015
- Allowed15 March 2024· minor3322476Radwell Hall Farm, Bridge End, Bedford, Radwell, MK43 7HU
conversion of agricultural buildings to form 5 dwellings
- Allowed15 March 2024· minor331995118 - 20 Woodfield Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LH
demolition of existing 2 no. bungalows and outbuilding and the erection of 2 no. 3 bedroom dwellings and 1 no. 2 bedroom bungalow and the creation of new access from the highway
- Dismissed12 March 2024· minor3327971West End Farm, West End, Stagsden, Bedford, MK43 8SZ
the prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to 1no. dwelling including associated building operations
- Allowed12 March 2024· ldc33108403 Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3SA
described as ‘Installation of 7 solar panels on the south facing roof
- Allowed5 March 2024· minor332385335 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DN
the change of use from C3 single residential dwelling to C4 HMO
- Unknown4 March 2024· other3314389Appeal 3314389
- Allowed22 February 2024· minor332809910 Blenheim Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UY
the erection of a 3 bedroom detached dwelling
- Dismissed21 February 2024· minor3322102213 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK41 9PH
installation of LPG tank and associated pu mp and dispenser
- Allowed19 February 2024· minor332983844 & 48 Allhallows and 50-54 St Loyes Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1LN
the ‘change of use of 44 & 48 Allhallows & 50 – 54 St Loyes Street from use as financial and professional services (use class E) to use as nine one-bedroom and one two-bedroom residential dwellings (use class C3) with associated refuse storage & cycle parking. The class E use remains unaltered on the ground floor
- Allowed8 February 2024· householder332579668 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX
the enlargement of a dwellinghouse by construction of an additional storey
- Allowed8 February 2024· householder332579468 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX
a rear single storey 8m deep extension following demolition of existing extension
- Split Decision7 February 2024· minor3320304Horse and Jockey, Church End, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RR
a conservatory extension, external staircase and replacement railings around existing roof terrace
- Allowed6 February 2024· householder33313463 Edwards Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0WN
a garden room and lean-to at rear
- Allowed6 February 2024· minor3323498Fujifilm House, Whitbread Way, Bedford, MK42 0ZE
the siting of a new Demonstration Medical Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) building, in the form of a portacabin type freestanding unit
- Dismissed18 January 2024· minor3325452Lower Honeydon Farm, Lower Honeydon Lane, Honeydon, MK44 2LR
change of use of an agricultural storage barn to a fencing contractors store (Use Class B8), and the erection of lean-to canopy and external racking
- Dismissed18 January 2024· minor3324889Lower Honeydon Farm, Lower Honeydon Lane, Honeydon, MK44 2LR
change of use of an agricultural storage barn to a fencing contractors store (Use Class B8), and the erection of lean-to canopy and external racking
- Unknown17 January 2024· other3313595Appeal 3313595
- Unknown16 January 2024· other3291980Appeal 3291980
- Unknown16 January 2024· other3291978Appeal 3291978
- Unknown16 January 2024· other3291977Appeal 3291977
- Unknown16 January 2024· other3291970Appeal 3291970
- Dismissed11 January 2024· householder333032012A Galloway Close, Kempston, Bedford, Beds, MK42 7DX
Single storey side extension
- Allowed10 January 2024· minor3324973Thurleigh Farm Centre, Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EE
the conversion of a redundant visitor centre into three residential dwellings
- Dismissed10 January 2024· minor3323282Land Adjacent to 97 Village Road, Bromham, Bedford , Beds, MK43 8HU
the erection of 2 x residential dwellings
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