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Planning appeals in Bedford Borough Council, 2025

111 appeals decided in 2025, 19% 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.

  1. Dismissed31 December 2025· minor3373730
    Land Adjacent 1, Duloe Lane, Duloe, St Neots, PE19 5HP

    the erection of up to 5 self build dwellings

  2. Dismissed10 December 2025· minor3369495
    5-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HN

    for the construction of 3 no. 3-bed accessible bungalows with associated landscaping, parking and refuse storage

  3. Dismissed5 December 2025· other3366231
    50 De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TP

    Modification of planning obligation to amend occupation restriction for 27 units sheltered accommodation to permit persons over 55 years and/or registered disabled persons and/or registered mental, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental disorders (ICD10 F01-F99)

  4. Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3369661
    Rear Of 16 Myrtle Road , Bedford, Bedfordshire , MK42 0QT

    the erection of a two-storey 3 bedroom house

  5. Notice varied and upheld27 November 2025· enforcement3345257
    2 Oakfield, 126 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF

    material change of use of the land from agriculture to residential

  6. Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3348145
    Struttle End Farm Renhold Road, Ravensden, Bedford, MK44 2RH

    change of use for the stationing of ISO containers for use as a self- storage facility (part retrospective)

  7. Dismissed12 November 2025· minor3359107
    59 and 61 Church Road, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3PU

    the construction of new access driveway, construction of replacement single garage and parking space in rear garden for No 61 Church Road. Demolition of existing garage for access to the rear gardens and construction of 4 no. three bedroom detached houses with single garages, parking spaces, cycle and bin storage on land at 59 and 61 Church Road, Willington

  8. Dismissed6 November 2025· minor3367211
    Hill Farm Barn, Water Lane, Renhold, Bedfordshire, MK41 0JH

    the change of use of paddock land to residential curtilage land

  9. Dismissed3 November 2025· householder3369729
    24 Bunyan Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HL

    demolition of shed/garage and erection of a Granny Annexe

  10. Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3360261
    Land Adjacent to 34 Cople Cottage, Northill Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TU

    ‘ Erection of a Self Build Dwelling’

  11. Unknown28 October 2025· other3339941
    Appeal 3339941
  12. Unknown23 October 2025· other3343147
    Appeal 3343147
  13. Dismissed21 October 2025· minor3365113
    288 And 290 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston , Bedford, MK42 8SZ

    construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

  14. Dismissed21 October 2025· ldc3334631
    6 Curran Chase, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0GY

    occupation of the dwelling by up to 6 young adults living together as a single household and receiving care/support, Class C3(b) of the Town and Country Planning Act (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended

  15. Allowed14 October 2025· minor3369426
    44 Brabazon Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0FF

    Change of use of part of the land from amenity land to private garden. Installation of new 6ft (1.83m) side and rear fence to the property boundary. To be made from feather edge boards and cant rails.

  16. Dismissed8 October 2025· householder3369670
    5 Hunters Close, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6FG

    ‘Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and new garage’

  17. Dismissed7 October 2025· householder3371338
    82 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX

    a double garage with hobby room over

  18. Dismissed6 October 2025· minor3368279
    16 Vicars Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BG

    ‘Construction of 5-bed residential dwelling and all ancillary works.’

  19. Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3362710
    Woodleys Farm House, Knotting Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1AG

    ‘prior notification for change of use from an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse(s) (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building’

  20. Dismissed15 September 2025· major3364267
    Land Between Addingtons Road And New Road, Great Barford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3JN

    outline application with all matters reserved, except access, for the erection of up to 180 dwellings and associated works

  21. Unknown15 September 2025· other3339930
    Appeal 3339930
  22. Dismissed11 September 2025· householder3367891
    38 Marriotts Close, Felmersham, , Bedford, MK43 7HD

    the erection of a detached combined pergola and carport located in the front garden

  23. Dismissed11 September 2025· minor3366177
    Rose Tree Cottage Moor End Road, Radwell, Bedford, MK43 7HY

    ‘the erection of a single new four-bedroom dwelling on land to north of Rose Tree Cottage with associated access, detached single garage and associated works

  24. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367527
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  25. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367526
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  26. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367525
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  27. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367524
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  28. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367523
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  29. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367522
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  30. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367521
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  31. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367520
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  32. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367519
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  33. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367518
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  34. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367517
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  35. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367516
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  36. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367515
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
  37. Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367514
    Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX

    Without planning permission: i) the material change of use of the land for the stationing of touring caravans, mobile homes and mobile welfare block for residential occupation; ii) the formation of an access track and the laying of hardcore, building materials and gravel to form driveways and pitch standing areas; iii) the installation of septic tanks and associated pipework; iv) the erection of timber fencing in connection with the residential use of the land; iv) the stationing of a shipping container for non-agricultural purposes; v) the erection of one timber and one plastic shed

  38. Notice upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3328023
    43 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RY

    Installation of a roller shutter on the shop front of a Grade II listed building without listed building consent

  39. Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3363242
    Land Adj 66, Bromham Road , Bedford , MK40 4AQ

    the erection of a dwelling house (stable conversion style) and associated works to include a garage (barn style)

  40. Dismissed1 September 2025· minor3366440
    Ash House and No 1 Post Office Cottages, High Street, Little Staughton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2BH

    ‘Change use of land from agricultural to garden’

  41. Dismissed29 August 2025· householder3367269
    29 Eagle Gardens , Bedford , MK41 7FE

    a “first floor side extension over existing garage and loft conversion with rear dormer (proportions deemed permitted development) and front rooflights aperture to be max 150mm”

  42. Dismissed29 August 2025· minor3362612
    Land On The South East Side Of Ridge Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7DA

    construction and operation of a micro energy storage project, surrounding fence and soft landscaping

  43. Dismissed28 August 2025· minor3365370
    Carwash Centre, Dallas Road, Bedford, MK42 9EJ

    ‘Demolition of existing three units (Sui Generis) and erection of one new industrial unit (Comprising B2 Industrial)’

  44. Notice varied and upheld22 August 2025· enforcement3334587
    179 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EG

    without planning permission, the erection on the land of a separate dwellinghouse, 1.8m high boundary gates to Dean Street and 1.8m high fence and gates which have sub-divided the land

  45. Allowed12 August 2025· minor3365524
    East End Farm, East End Lane, Wilden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2QN

    the installation of a ground mounted solar panel array

  46. Dismissed12 August 2025· ldc3332264
    93 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DW

    the change of use of single family dwelling into supported living accommodation for maximum 6 persons C3(b)

  47. Dismissed12 August 2025· ldc3330329
    24 Marsh Lane, Milton Ernest, Bedford, Bedforshire, MK44 1RB

    the change of use of single family dwelling C3(a) into supported living accommodation for 1 person C3(b)

  48. Allowed11 August 2025· minor3362477
    The Fox & Hounds, 178 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3EB

    change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to retail use (Use Class E(a)) and residential (Use Class C3) to form 4 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

  49. Allowed1 August 2025· minor3361046
    The New Inn, Rushden Road, Wymington, Bedfordshire, NN10 9LN

    Use of Victorian outbuilding as two self-catering C1 hotel/guesthouse accommodation units with external alterations, provision of four dedicated parking spaces adjacent to outbuilding, and extension to public house car park (17 spaces total)

  50. Allowed31 July 2025· ldc3336647
    67 Haynes Road, Bedford, MK42 9PG

    garage conversion

  51. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3363444
    256 High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AY

    the removal of a small section of redundant barrier fencing and the installation of a dropped kerb for vehicular access

  52. Allowed14 July 2025· ldc3343748
    26A Northfield Road, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AZ

    described as use as an independent residential dwelling

  53. Notice varied and upheld11 July 2025· enforcement3333890
    1-5 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL

    without planning permission, the change of use of part of the land for the display of advertisements consisting of external vinyl signs with an anthracite background applied to seven windows fronting Midland Road; five powder coated dibond box fascia trays and six individual internally illuminated acrylic raised signs advertising ‘b&m.’

  54. Allowed9 July 2025· minor3361658
    498 Goldington Road, Bedford , MK41 0DX

    for the installation of a drive-thru lane and associated works including reduction in size of existing building and change of use of restaurant (Class E) to drive through restaurant (Sui Generis)

  55. Allowed8 July 2025· advert3361736
    46-50 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QW

    conversion of poster advertisement display to D-Poster advertisement

  56. Dismissed3 July 2025· minor3363241
    Dairy Farm Cottage St. Neots Road, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JF

    ‘erection of ancillary residential outbuilding and equestrian storage’

  57. Allowed3 July 2025· major3360463
    Land On The South Of Keeley Lane, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9HR

    All Reserved Matters for residential development of up to 20 dwellings, public open space, landscaping, access to Keeley Lane, sustainable urban drainage systems and associated infrastructure, pursuant to Outline permission 22/01035/MAO, including removal of condition 8 attached to 23/02636/MAR to allow for permitted development rights to be reinstated

  58. Allowed2 July 2025· major3357192
    Land at Bedford Road and High Street , Roxton , Bedfordshire

    ‘up to 50 dwellings, site access and highway works, associated infrastructure, green infrastructure including sustainable drainage, ecological habitats, children’s play area, amenity green space, demolition of existing outbuildings and ancillary works’

  59. Dismissed2 July 2025· householder3337514
    44 St Leonards Street, Bedford, MK42 9EQ
  60. Notice upheld2 July 2025· enforcement3333247
    44 St Leonards Street , Bedford , Beds , MK42 9EQ

    ‘Works include adding a second storey, rear single storey toilets.’

  61. Unknown1 July 2025· other3339981
    Appeal 3339981
  62. Dismissed30 June 2025· minor3363029
    Land Fronting Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BD

    construction and operation of a micro energy storage project and surrounding fence and soft landscaping

  63. Dismissed30 June 2025· householder3362772
    14 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ

    loft conversion with rear dormer and front windows”

  64. Dismissed26 June 2025· minor3357070
    16-18 Harpur Street, 16-18 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB

    the change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to provide 12 x self-contained flats (Class C3)

  65. Dismissed26 June 2025· major3353545
    16-18 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB

    Change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to provide 12 self-contained flats (Class C3)

  66. Unknown24 June 2025· householder3356917
    Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
  67. Split Decision24 June 2025· householder3356916
    Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS

    erection of detached garage (pitch roof)

  68. Dismissed19 June 2025· householder3362572
    16 The Graylings, Bedford, MK41 9BH

    front, side and rear single and 2-storey extensions with associated internal alterations

  69. Dismissed19 June 2025· minor3356591
    Land at Box End Road, Kemspton Rural, Kempston, MK43 8RS

    the erection of dwelling house (self build)

  70. Dismissed18 June 2025· major3355247
    Land off Odell Road, Harrold, MK43 7AP

    residential development of 17 dwellings and associated infrastructure

  71. Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3356951
    The Marbrook Centre, Phoenix Park, Wyboston, St Neots, Bedfordshire, PE19 8EP

    the erection of two, three storey extensions to the rear wings of the existing building to create eight new units

  72. Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3359825
    Land at Duck End Lane, Wilstead , Bedford, MK45 3HP

    the erection of a dwelling house

  73. Dismissed5 June 2025· householder3362630
    43 Oxford Blue Way, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9GF

    two new roof dormers on front elevation

  74. Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3357851
    Wheaton Hill Stables, Silver Street , Stevington , Bedfordshire, MK43 7ER

    conversion of part of the equestrian building to form a dwelling for the operators of the stables

  75. Dismissed3 June 2025· commercial3357769
    Goldington Road , Bedford , MK41 0UE

    conversion of existing 48 sheet billboard to digital 48 sheet billboard

  76. Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3356140
    the change of use to place of worship (Use Class F1(f)) and community centre (Use Class F2(b)), with shop (Use Class E(a)), and extension to form stairwell enclosure
  77. Dismissed2 June 2025· minor3358335
    141 Wilstead Evangelical Church, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DD

    erection of a detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing church building

  78. Allowed29 May 2025· minor3362395
    Land on the North-East Side of Woodcote Road, Bedford, MK41 8FB

    Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project and surrounding fence

  79. Dismissed29 May 2025· householder3359295
    Wood Farm Wood End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BD

    a two storey extension, with a new constructed entrance hall along with a single garage

  80. Allowed28 May 2025· householder3353939
    The Pyghtle Robins Folly, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EQ

    described on the application form as ‘residential annexe’

  81. Dismissed28 April 2025· minor3309709
    Land South West of The Manor, Pertenhall Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HR
  82. Notice varied and upheld28 April 2025· enforcement3303840
    Land Known As Land South West of The Manor, Pertenhall Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HR

    change of use of land for 2 Gypsy/Traveller Pitches comprising the siting of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, alongside formation of hardstanding, access, gates, and boundary treatments (Retrospective), and the proposed erection of 1 dayroom per pitch

  83. Notice varied and upheld28 April 2025· enforcement3303839
    Land Known As Land South West of The Manor, Pertenhall Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HR
  84. Dismissed24 April 2025· minor3357208
    2C Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8DN

    the change of use from nail salon (sui generis) to residential flat (class C3) (amended proposal)

  85. Dismissed22 April 2025· householder3356547
    2 Waltham Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9GB

    a single storey side and rear extensions including relocation of boundary to north and change of use of land to residential, relocation of natural screening to front and enlargement of driveway

  86. Allowed2 April 2025· minor3347193
    Barn at Brook End Farm, Risely Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2HS

    prior notification for change of use from an agricultural building to two dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) including associated building operations reasonably necessary to convert the building

  87. Notice upheld20 March 2025· enforcement3316861
    21 Wood Road, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BS

    Without planning permission, the erection of a single storey outbuilding and the erection of a 2.3m boundary fence adjacent to the highway

  88. Notice varied and upheld19 March 2025· enforcement3327960
    30 Top End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LR

    Without planning permission the er ection of a single bay detached car port to front with incorporated bin store

  89. Notice varied and upheld19 March 2025· enforcement3327959
    30 Top End, Renhold, Bedfordshire, MK41 0LR

    Without planning permission the er ection of a single bay detached car port to front with incorporated bin store

  90. Dismissed13 March 2025· minor3345789
    Hill Farm, Melchbourne Road, Riseley, MK44 1BY

    an agricultural workers dwelling

  91. Dismissed12 March 2025· minor3351635
    Land off Station Road, Turvey Station, Turvey, Bedfordshire, MK43 8BH

    Change of use of land and diversion of existing public right of way to form additional outdoor amenity space in the form of further landscaping, wildflower planting, woodland planting, and pedestrian walking routes and links to the existing public right of way, which would be for use by residents of the retirement village and the local community

  92. Dismissed3 March 2025· major3353144
    DoveHouse Farm, 27 The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, Beds, MK44 3AP

    Erection of ten dwellings and associated works

  93. Allowed26 February 2025· minor3349671
    Land South of Roxton Road, Great Barford, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3LR

    Permission in Principle for the Residential Development of land for five Self and Custom Build Dwellings at land to the south of Roxton Road, Great Barford

  94. Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3351038
    Unit 1, 147 Brooklands Avenue, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6AE

    Change of use from Restaurant (Class E) to hot food takeaway (sui generis) with single storey rear extension and installation of extract and ventilation equipment

  95. Allowed21 February 2025· minor3352555
    Land Adjacent to 19 Rosedale Way, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8JE

    2 storey detached dwelling

  96. Allowed21 February 2025· major3352276
    Land at Bromham Road , Biddenham , Bedford , MK40 4BD

    residential development at land adjoining Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedfordshire

  97. Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3350523
    Land Adjacent to 37 Bedford Road, Great Barford, Beds, MK44 3JF

    detached dwelling (Bungalow)

  98. Allowed14 February 2025· ldc3325639
    Courtyard Barn, The Drive, Oakley, Bedford, MK43 7ST

    ‘The siting of a caravan for ancillary use, within a defined planning unit, does not amount to a material change of use of land and thus no development as defined by S55(1) of the 1990 Act will take place.’

  99. Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3346454
    Land Adjacent To The Grove, Queens Road, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, MK44 2LA
  100. Allowed11 February 2025· householder3356667
    2 Station Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PT

    Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey side extension and new conservatory to rear

  101. Dismissed10 February 2025· householder3354999
    6 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ

    extensions to front sides and rear including raising the roof to form a chalet style bungalow, modifications include associated internal alterations and to include integral garage

  102. Dismissed10 February 2025· minor3349548
    62 Roxton Road and Land Rear Of 59 Addingtons Road , Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LR

    demolition of an existing bungalow, garage and car port. Erection of x5 new detached dwellings

  103. Dismissed7 February 2025· householder3356452
    32 Church End, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire , MK40 4AR

    Front, side and rear ground floor extensions including attached garage, with 2-storey side extension and associated internal alterations

  104. Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3351327
    Methodist Chapel, Bedford Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JJ

    change of use of place of worship to Use Class E(a)

  105. Dismissed30 January 2025· householder3349326
    24 Marsh Lane, Milton Ernest, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 1RB

    Erection of 1.8m high, 11m long section of front facing boundary fence with concrete posts and shiplap timber panels

  106. Dismissed23 January 2025· householder3348463
    Teazels Green Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LE

    replacement of existing double garage structure with one and a half storey structure with office/storage over

  107. Dismissed23 January 2025· minor3344247
    Stables At Black Bungalow, Vicarage Farm Rushden Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1NG

    Erection of a building for occupation as a holiday let

  108. Dismissed22 January 2025· minor3340444
    The Royal George, 57 HIgh Street, Stagsden, Bedford, MK43 8SG

    change of use and alteration of former pub building to create dwelling, construct new dwelling in former car park area

  109. Planning permission granted10 January 2025· enforcement3342269
    Keysoe International Ltd, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP

    Construction of 5 raised earth mounds and associated banks and step jumps (Appeal A - enforcement); retention of an existing equestrian all-weather XC arena, including raised mounds with step jumps and water jumps (Appeal B - planning permission)

  110. Allowed10 January 2025· minor3340987
    Keysoe International Ltd, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP
  111. Dismissed9 January 2025· minor3341273
    Land North 51 to 53 , Bedford Road, Roxton MK44 3DX, Bedford

    erection of commercial premises and use of land for the storage and service/preparation/MOT/repair of commercial vehicles

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.