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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.
- Dismissed31 December 2025· minor3373730Land Adjacent 1, Duloe Lane, Duloe, St Neots, PE19 5HP
the erection of up to 5 self build dwellings
- Dismissed10 December 2025· minor33694955-7 Bedford Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3HN
for the construction of 3 no. 3-bed accessible bungalows with associated landscaping, parking and refuse storage
- Dismissed5 December 2025· other336623150 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)
- Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3369661Rear Of 16 Myrtle Road , Bedford, Bedfordshire , MK42 0QT
the erection of a two-storey 3 bedroom house
- Notice varied and upheld27 November 2025· enforcement33452572 Oakfield, 126 High Street, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3LF
material change of use of the land from agriculture to residential
- Dismissed14 November 2025· minor3348145Struttle 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)
- Dismissed12 November 2025· minor335910759 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
- Dismissed6 November 2025· minor3367211Hill Farm Barn, Water Lane, Renhold, Bedfordshire, MK41 0JH
the change of use of paddock land to residential curtilage land
- Dismissed3 November 2025· householder336972924 Bunyan Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8HL
demolition of shed/garage and erection of a Granny Annexe
- Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3360261Land Adjacent to 34 Cople Cottage, Northill Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TU
‘ Erection of a Self Build Dwelling’
- Unknown28 October 2025· other3339941Appeal 3339941
- Unknown23 October 2025· other3343147Appeal 3343147
- Dismissed21 October 2025· minor3365113288 And 290 Hillgrounds Road, Kempston , Bedford, MK42 8SZ
construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
- Dismissed21 October 2025· ldc33346316 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
- Allowed14 October 2025· minor336942644 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.
- Dismissed8 October 2025· householder33696705 Hunters Close, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6FG
‘Single storey rear extension, garage conversion and new garage’
- Dismissed7 October 2025· householder337133882 Hookhams Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JX
a double garage with hobby room over
- Dismissed6 October 2025· minor336827916 Vicars Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4BG
‘Construction of 5-bed residential dwelling and all ancillary works.’
- Dismissed18 September 2025· minor3362710Woodleys 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’
- Dismissed15 September 2025· major3364267Land 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
- Unknown15 September 2025· other3339930Appeal 3339930
- Dismissed11 September 2025· householder336789138 Marriotts Close, Felmersham, , Bedford, MK43 7HD
the erection of a detached combined pergola and carport located in the front garden
- Dismissed11 September 2025· minor3366177Rose 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
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367527Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367526Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367525Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367524Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367523Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367522Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367521Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367520Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367519Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367518Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367517Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367516Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367515Land East Side Pavenham Road, Felmersham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7EX
- Notice varied and upheld10 September 2025· enforcement3367514Land 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
- Notice upheld10 September 2025· enforcement332802343 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RY
Installation of a roller shutter on the shop front of a Grade II listed building without listed building consent
- Dismissed2 September 2025· minor3363242Land 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)
- Dismissed1 September 2025· minor3366440Ash House and No 1 Post Office Cottages, High Street, Little Staughton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2BH
‘Change use of land from agricultural to garden’
- Dismissed29 August 2025· householder336726929 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”
- Dismissed29 August 2025· minor3362612Land 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
- Dismissed28 August 2025· minor3365370Carwash Centre, Dallas Road, Bedford, MK42 9EJ
‘Demolition of existing three units (Sui Generis) and erection of one new industrial unit (Comprising B2 Industrial)’
- Notice varied and upheld22 August 2025· enforcement3334587179 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
- Allowed12 August 2025· minor3365524East End Farm, East End Lane, Wilden, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2QN
the installation of a ground mounted solar panel array
- Dismissed12 August 2025· ldc333226493 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DW
the change of use of single family dwelling into supported living accommodation for maximum 6 persons C3(b)
- Dismissed12 August 2025· ldc333032924 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)
- Allowed11 August 2025· minor3362477The 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
- Allowed1 August 2025· minor3361046The 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)
- Allowed31 July 2025· ldc333664767 Haynes Road, Bedford, MK42 9PG
garage conversion
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3363444256 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
- Allowed14 July 2025· ldc334374826A Northfield Road, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AZ
described as use as an independent residential dwelling
- Notice varied and upheld11 July 2025· enforcement33338901-5 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.’
- Allowed9 July 2025· minor3361658498 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)
- Allowed8 July 2025· advert336173646-50 Prebend Street, Bedford, MK40 1QW
conversion of poster advertisement display to D-Poster advertisement
- Dismissed3 July 2025· minor3363241Dairy Farm Cottage St. Neots Road, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0JF
‘erection of ancillary residential outbuilding and equestrian storage’
- Allowed3 July 2025· major3360463Land 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
- Allowed2 July 2025· major3357192Land 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’
- Dismissed2 July 2025· householder333751444 St Leonards Street, Bedford, MK42 9EQ
- Notice upheld2 July 2025· enforcement333324744 St Leonards Street , Bedford , Beds , MK42 9EQ
‘Works include adding a second storey, rear single storey toilets.’
- Unknown1 July 2025· other3339981Appeal 3339981
- Dismissed30 June 2025· minor3363029Land Fronting Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BD
construction and operation of a micro energy storage project and surrounding fence and soft landscaping
- Dismissed30 June 2025· householder336277214 Thomas James Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9BQ
loft conversion with rear dormer and front windows”
- Dismissed26 June 2025· minor335707016-18 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)
- Dismissed26 June 2025· major335354516-18 Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB
Change of use from commercial floorspace (Class E) to provide 12 self-contained flats (Class C3)
- Unknown24 June 2025· householder3356917Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
- Split Decision24 June 2025· householder3356916Top Farm The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, MK44 3AS
erection of detached garage (pitch roof)
- Dismissed19 June 2025· householder336257216 The Graylings, Bedford, MK41 9BH
front, side and rear single and 2-storey extensions with associated internal alterations
- Dismissed19 June 2025· minor3356591Land at Box End Road, Kemspton Rural, Kempston, MK43 8RS
the erection of dwelling house (self build)
- Dismissed18 June 2025· major3355247Land off Odell Road, Harrold, MK43 7AP
residential development of 17 dwellings and associated infrastructure
- Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3356951The 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
- Dismissed9 June 2025· minor3359825Land at Duck End Lane, Wilstead , Bedford, MK45 3HP
the erection of a dwelling house
- Dismissed5 June 2025· householder336263043 Oxford Blue Way, Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9GF
two new roof dormers on front elevation
- Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3357851Wheaton 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
- Dismissed3 June 2025· commercial3357769Goldington Road , Bedford , MK41 0UE
conversion of existing 48 sheet billboard to digital 48 sheet billboard
- Dismissed3 June 2025· minor3356140the 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
- Dismissed2 June 2025· minor3358335141 Wilstead Evangelical Church, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DD
erection of a detached dwelling following the demolition of the existing church building
- Allowed29 May 2025· minor3362395Land on the North-East Side of Woodcote Road, Bedford, MK41 8FB
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project and surrounding fence
- Dismissed29 May 2025· householder3359295Wood Farm Wood End Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9BD
a two storey extension, with a new constructed entrance hall along with a single garage
- Allowed28 May 2025· householder3353939The Pyghtle Robins Folly, Thurleigh, Bedford, MK44 2EQ
described on the application form as ‘residential annexe’
- Dismissed28 April 2025· minor3309709Land South West of The Manor, Pertenhall Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HR
- Notice varied and upheld28 April 2025· enforcement3303840Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld28 April 2025· enforcement3303839Land Known As Land South West of The Manor, Pertenhall Road, Keysoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 2HR
- Dismissed24 April 2025· minor33572082C Cleveland Street, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8DN
the change of use from nail salon (sui generis) to residential flat (class C3) (amended proposal)
- Dismissed22 April 2025· householder33565472 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
- Allowed2 April 2025· minor3347193Barn 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
- Notice upheld20 March 2025· enforcement331686121 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
- Notice varied and upheld19 March 2025· enforcement332796030 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
- Notice varied and upheld19 March 2025· enforcement332795930 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
- Dismissed13 March 2025· minor3345789Hill Farm, Melchbourne Road, Riseley, MK44 1BY
an agricultural workers dwelling
- Dismissed12 March 2025· minor3351635Land 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
- Dismissed3 March 2025· major3353144DoveHouse Farm, 27 The Lane, Wyboston, Bedford, Beds, MK44 3AP
Erection of ten dwellings and associated works
- Allowed26 February 2025· minor3349671Land 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
- Dismissed25 February 2025· minor3351038Unit 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
- Allowed21 February 2025· minor3352555Land Adjacent to 19 Rosedale Way, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8JE
2 storey detached dwelling
- Allowed21 February 2025· major3352276Land at Bromham Road , Biddenham , Bedford , MK40 4BD
residential development at land adjoining Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedfordshire
- Dismissed18 February 2025· minor3350523Land Adjacent to 37 Bedford Road, Great Barford, Beds, MK44 3JF
detached dwelling (Bungalow)
- Allowed14 February 2025· ldc3325639Courtyard 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.’
- Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3346454Land Adjacent To The Grove, Queens Road, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, MK44 2LA
- Allowed11 February 2025· householder33566672 Station Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1PT
Demolition of existing conservatory, single storey side extension and new conservatory to rear
- Dismissed10 February 2025· householder33549996 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
- Dismissed10 February 2025· minor334954862 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
- Dismissed7 February 2025· householder335645232 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
- Dismissed7 February 2025· minor3351327Methodist Chapel, Bedford Road, Great Barford, Bedford, MK44 3JJ
change of use of place of worship to Use Class E(a)
- Dismissed30 January 2025· householder334932624 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
- Dismissed23 January 2025· householder3348463Teazels Green Lane, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LE
replacement of existing double garage structure with one and a half storey structure with office/storage over
- Dismissed23 January 2025· minor3344247Stables At Black Bungalow, Vicarage Farm Rushden Road, Sharnbrook, Bedford, MK44 1NG
Erection of a building for occupation as a holiday let
- Dismissed22 January 2025· minor3340444The 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
- Planning permission granted10 January 2025· enforcement3342269Keysoe 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)
- Allowed10 January 2025· minor3340987Keysoe International Ltd, Church Road, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JP
- Dismissed9 January 2025· minor3341273Land 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
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