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Planning appeals in Bedford Borough Council, 2026

80 appeals decided in 2026, 39% 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. Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6011784
    1 Wood Road, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7BS

    the erection of 3-bedroom detached house and associated works (inc provision of new car parking spaces to existing property)

  2. Dismissed16 October 2026· householder6013304
    11 Earls Holme, Bedford, MK42 8PG

    for the erection of garden room to front of property

  3. Allowed15 October 2026· minor6011978
    26 Becher Close, Renhold, MK41 0LP

    Erection of 1no. 3 Bedroom dwelling to land side of 26 Becher Close with associated bins storage, cycle storage and vehicle parking

  4. Allowed23 September 20263364376
    44 Portway , Great Denham , Bedford , MK40 4GB
  5. Allowed21 September 20263373400
    14 Woodman Way, Wootton, Bedford, MK43 9RX
  6. Notice upheld18 September 20263369354
    23 Littlebrook Lane, Wootton, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9RA
  7. Dismissed16 September 20266007932
    Former E, Energy Site, Caxton Road, Bedford, MK41 0HT

    Demolition of existing buildings and structures to provide buildings within flexible B2/B8 Use Class, together with B8 Use Class open storage, alongside associated landscaping, parking and servicing, and other infrastructure, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 25/00763/MAF

  8. Allowed15 September 20266011707
    17, De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TX
  9. Allowed14 September 2026· minor6011253
    Land Adjacent 8 Bedford Road, Cople, Bedford, MK44 3TP

    Residential development comprising a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 9 self-build/custom dwellings

  10. Allowed11 September 2026· minor6012021
    13 Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EA

    Change of use of a building from Class E (commercial, business and service) to Class C3 (dwellinghouses)

  11. Dismissed7 September 2026· minor6010828
    18 The Dell Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7DL

    Change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to C2 parents' home providing short-term supported residential accommodation for up to three families

  12. Dismissed1 September 20266011645
    Land North West Of Sackville Cottage High Street, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1BS

    Retrospective application for the temporary siting of a static caravan for non-residential purposes for a period of 18 months

  13. Dismissed11 August 2026· householder6010996
    4 Lancaster Road, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 0UA

    a two storey side and single storey rear extension, permeable paving, PV panels and an air source heat pump

  14. Dismissed11 August 2026· householder6010566
    3, The Willows, Wootton, MK43 9JA

    two storey front, side and rear extensions and external alterations

  15. Dismissed11 August 2026· minor6005012
    54 Tithe Barn Road, Wootton, MK43 9EZ

    demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of new two bedroom end of terrace dwelling

  16. Dismissed3 August 2026· householder6008188
    6 Chiltern Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9EQ

    a two storey side extension, front porch, and first floor roof height alteration and extension, to existing bungalow to form a chalet bungalow with first floor accommodation

  17. Allowed24 July 2026· advert6008521
    Footpath Outside 1 Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40 1LR

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  18. Allowed24 July 20266008520
    Footpath Outside 1 Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40 1LR

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  19. Allowed24 July 2026· advert6008516
    Footpath Outside 36 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PS

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  20. Allowed24 July 20266008515
    Footpath Outside, 36 Midland Rd, Bedford, MK40 1PS

    Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  21. Allowed24 July 2026· major6004689
    Land North of Hall End Road, Wootton, MK43 9HP

    the erection of up to 90 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access

  22. Dismissed23 July 20266008879
    1 Park Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8NY

    change of use from car sales to MOT centre with car repairs and servicing

  23. Notice varied and upheld17 July 2026· enforcement3357700
    Land Rear 3 Great North Road, , Chawston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3BD

    Material change of use of land to car sales (Sui Generis), siting of a mobile office, creation of a new access, laying of hardstanding and erection of fencing and gates

  24. Dismissed13 July 2026· minor6008975
    Land Adjacent 26 Ford Lane, Roxton, Bedford, MK44 3EG

    the erection of 5-9 dwellings

  25. Dismissed13 July 20266008010
    48 High Street, Wilden, Bedford, MK44 2QD

    erection of new self-build dwelling with detached garage and associated works

  26. Dismissed10 July 20266007960
    Blue Diamond Garden Centre, Sandy Lane, Willington, MK44 3QP

    to site 2 padel tennis courts with floodlights on an unused hard standing area of the garden centre

  27. Allowed10 July 20266006519
    10 Hartwell Drive, Kempston, MK42 8UY

    described on the application form as “retrospective application for the change of use of a small strip of land adjacent to 10 Hartwell Drive, Kempston, from open green space (Sui Generis) to residential garden (Use Class C3), including the retention of a 2-metre-high timber close-board boundary fence enclosing the land

  28. Dismissed6 July 20266008043
    Land Rear of 120 Stagsden Road, Bromham, MK43 8QJ

    change the use of part of former domestic curtilage to extension of adjacent caravan site

  29. Dismissed23 June 2026· minor6006437
    59 Kempston Nurseries, Green End Road, Bedford, Kempston, MK43 8RL

    demolition of garden centre buildings and associated hardstandings and erection of nine dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping

  30. Dismissed22 June 20266007097
    Land At Milton Road, Thurleigh, MK44 2EE

    agricultural barn and associated hardstanding

  31. Dismissed17 June 20266002750
    Land East Side Of Pavenham Road, Felmersham, MK43 7EX

    Change of use of agricultural land to a Gypsy and Traveller site to contain five residential pitches (comprising a total of 11 mobile homes and 4 touring caravans) including parking, associated groundworks, infrastructure and landscaping

  32. Dismissed10 June 20266005483
    Kempston Garage Ltd, Dallas Road, Bedford, MK42 9EJ

    Change of use from car-wash (Sui generis) to car-wash (Sui generis) and tyre, car repair and MOT shops (Use Class E(c)(iii) and (g)(iii))

  33. Dismissed8 June 20266005392
    Land Rear of 9 Bedford Road, Willington, Bedford, MK44 3PP

    the demolition of 9 Bedford Road to serve a new development of 9 Self/Custom Build Dwellings

  34. Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6005144
    Willow Ridge, Box End Road, Bromham, MK43 8LU

    outline application with all matters reserved for the erection of a new self-build 4 bedroomed detached house

  35. Allowed26 May 2026· major6003949
    Land Adjacent to Sheffield House, South-west of Ampthill Road (B530), Houghton Conquest, MK45 3JJ

    demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a 65-bed care home and associated access, parking and landscaping

  36. Allowed26 May 2026· other3376539
    Land On The East Of Duck End Lane , Wilstead, Bedfordshire

    Outline application with all matters reserved, except access, for the erection of up to 149 dwellings and associated works

  37. Allowed20 May 2026· major6005524
    Former Hazelwoods Foods Ltd Site, Dallas Road, Bedford, MK42 9EL

    full planning permission consisting of 341 dwellings (Use Class C3) to include townhouses, duplexes and apartments in a series of separate buildings varying from 3 to 7 storeys, with associated car parking, servicing and plant, on site open space, pedestrian and vehicle access, landscaping and all associated works, including variation of approved condition 1, attached to 19/02247/MAF, to allow for removal of residential units from the top storey (7th storey) of Block C, with them being added to Block A (to create a 6th storey) without complying with 1 condition attached to planning permission Ref 25/00849/M73, dated 26 September 2025

  38. Dismissed18 May 2026· householder6006526
    45 Putnoe Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9AD

    the erection of a garage

  39. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6005591
    75-79 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2HB

    third floor extension to create four additional flats

  40. Dismissed11 May 2026· householder6006361
    204 Honey Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 4PD

    the erection of a one and two storey side and rear extension

  41. Allowed11 May 2026· householder6006247
    17 Furzefield, Bedford, MK41 9DF

    the erection of a two storey side extension

  42. Dismissed11 May 2026· minor6002532
    2 the Close, Clapham, Bedfordshire, MK41 6PD

    the conversion of existing garage/store to a 2-bedroom dwelling with associated amenity space, car parking, cycle parking and refuse storage

  43. Allowed8 May 2026· householder6006472
    Colgro Farm, Channels End, Colmworth, Bedfordshire, MK44 2NS

    a single storey front extension to form a porch and single and 2 storey side and rear extensions with associated internal alterations and alterations to external finishes

  44. Dismissed8 May 2026· ldc3336965
    The Mansion House, Northampton Road, Bromham, Bedford, MK43 8HQ

    Certificate of lawful use or development for residential accommodation within Use Class C3 as an annex ancillary to Parklands Mansion House

  45. Allowed28 April 2026· minor6003724
    The Bungalow, Rotten Row, Riseley, Bedford, MK44 1EJ

    erection of two detached two storey dwellings, erection of three double garages (one to serve the existing dwelling) demolition of outbuilding and creation of new access without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 09/00165/FUL, dated 8 December 2009

  46. Dismissed28 April 2026· ldc3356150
    242 High Street , Clapham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 6BS

    loft conversion, including hip to gable to side and rear dormer, single storey rear extension and porch roof to front

  47. Notice upheld28 April 2026· enforcement3355361
    10-12 Iddesleigh Road, Bedford, MK40 4LW
  48. Notice upheld28 April 2026· enforcement3355360
    10-12 Iddesleigh Road, Bedford, MK40 4LW
  49. Notice upheld28 April 2026· enforcement3355359
    Land Known As 10-12 Iddesleigh Road, MK40 4LW

    Material change of use of land to vehicle storage and sales use (sui generis), erection of temporary sales building and temporary fencing

  50. Dismissed24 April 2026· minor6004804
    Manorgate Bungalow, Chadwell End, Pertenhall, Bedfordshire, MK44 2AU

    single storey rear extension and change of use of land to extend residential garden area, with repositioned fence

  51. Dismissed21 April 2026· ldc3361725
    49A Rookery Road, Wyboston, MK44 3AX

    described as ‘The site is a site which contains two former agricultural buildings that are being used for a mixture of uses. Car sales, car repairs and servicing and car storage with associated offices and parking areas

  52. Allowed16 April 2026· minor6003150
    Units 11 and 12, Triumph Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7QB

    Change of use from Class B8 (Storage or Distribution) to mixed use comprising Class B8 (warehousing) and Class E(d) (Indoor sport, recreation or fitness)

  53. Allowed8 April 2026· minor3375088
    Bedfordia Group Plc, Milton Parc, Milton Ernest, Bedford, MK44 1YU

    change of use from an agricultural building to B2 industrial use and B8 storage use including external alterations and access and junction improvement works

  54. Dismissed30 March 2026· minor3370024
    Land Off And Adjacent To 61 Studley Road, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9DL

    erection of 1 detached house with associated parking and amenity spaces

  55. Dismissed27 March 2026· minor3373602
    Land At Wood Lane (to Rear Of Rose Meda 42 Sandy Road), Willington, Bedford, MK44 3QS

    for Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 1 self-build dwelling

  56. Notice upheld24 March 2026· enforcement3372991
    Top Farm, The Lane, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AS

    Erection of a detached outbuilding on the land forward of the front elevation of the dwellinghouse

  57. Dismissed23 March 2026· minor6003091
    Land South Of 4 Brook Farm Chase, Colmworth, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2AQ

    permission in principle for erection of up to 2 dwellings. Access to be taken from Colmworth Road

  58. Dismissed23 March 2026· minor6002234
    Land East of Heddings Farm, The Lane, Wyboston, MK44 3AS

    erection of 3 detached dwellings, associated garages, private driveway and formation of access

  59. Quashed On Legal Grounds23 March 2026· enforcement3370292
    Forty Farm, Great North Road, Wyboston, MK44 3AB

    without planning permission, the carrying out of engineering operations to reprofile and increase the level of the land by the importation, deposit and spreading of non-inert waste including subsoils and waste topsoil, and the construction of bunds

  60. Quashed On Legal Grounds23 March 2026· enforcement3370070
    Forty Farm, Wyboston, Bedfordshire, MK44 3AA

    without planning permission, the carrying out of engineering operations to reprofile and increase the level of the land by the importation, deposit and spreading of non-inert waste including subsoils and waste topsoil, and the construction of bunds

  61. Dismissed18 March 2026· householder6004755
    2, Heathfield, Bedford, MK41 8EY

    Single storey side conservatory extension

  62. Allowed10 March 2026· minor6002098
    Ahmed Farm, Wood End, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK43 8TH

    the use of land as an outdoor archery range

  63. Allowed6 March 2026· householder6002945
    3, Wedgwood Road, Bedford, MK41 7NW

    new boundary fence

  64. Allowed6 March 2026· minor6002675
    206 Stewartby Way, Stewartby, Bedfordshire, MK43 9LN

    extension of dropped kerb and parking area to provide additional parking space, and re-surfacing of existing parking space with surface dressed concrete with aggregate to finish

  65. Notice varied and upheld2 March 2026· enforcement3339115
    Sam's Chicken, 91-93 High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE

    Installation of an aluminium shopfront and internally illuminated fascia sign

  66. Unknown26 February 2026· other3350936
    Appeal 3350936
  67. Dismissed20 February 2026· minor3376053
    Rosemead, 57, Days Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 4AE

    the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a self/custom build new two storey dwelling

  68. Allowed19 February 2026· householder6002506
    256, High Street, Clapham, Bedford, MK416AY

    erection of open timber front porch with a pitched tiled roof, enlargement and repositioning of the existing first-floor front window to form a new bifold-style window and installation of external wall insulation to existing solid brickwork elevations with fibre cement cladding (Hardie Plank VL or similar) to the side, front and rear elevations

  69. Allowed19 February 2026· commercial3375986
    66A Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP

    a digital advertisement display

  70. Dismissed18 February 2026· householder3375318
    42 Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, Beds, MK42 8JH

    a single storey rear extension

  71. Allowed16 February 2026· minor3375984
    25 Top End, Renhold, Bedford, MK41 0LR

    the demolition of existing commercial unit and replacement with chalet bungalow dwelling

  72. Allowed6 February 2026· minor3374844
    Moor End Lane, Radwell, Bedford, MK43 7HY

    the conversion of existing agricultural building to provide four-bedroom dwelling house

  73. Allowed4 February 2026· other3371475
    Queens Works, Land to the North of Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4JA

    erection of 107 residential apartments, together with access, car parking, landscaping and associated works

  74. Dismissed30 January 2026· minor3360484
    The Salvation Army, 13 Kennedy Road, Bedford, MK42 9NX

    extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats

  75. Dismissed27 January 2026· minor3374667
    35A Elstow Road, Bedford, Beds, MK42 9NT

    a single storey front extension, installation of extraction flues x2 and Change of Use to Sui Generis (Hot Food Takeaway)

  76. Dismissed23 January 2026· advert3374115
    279 Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 8QB

    a gable-end digital 48 sheet advertisement

  77. Allowed16 January 2026· minor3374626
    Tanglewood Keysoe Row East, Keysoe, Bedford, MK44 2JD

    Conversion of existing timber barn workshop into residential property without complying with conditions 7, 8 and 9 of planning permission 01/02434/FUL

  78. Allowed16 January 2026· householder3372687
    16 Graylings, Bedford, MK41 9BH

    front, side and rear single and 2-storey extensions with associated internal alterations – resubmission and application with a 300mm reduction of the rearward 2 storey projection and modifications to the side extension to amalgamate the new/existing roof

  79. Unknown15 January 2026· other3351878
    Appeal 3351878
  80. Notice varied and upheld8 January 2026· enforcement3346112
    Green End Farmhouse, Green End, Pertenhall, Bedfordshire, MK44 2AX

    Retention of works carried out without listed building consent: demolition and reconstruction of three offset diagonal chimney shafts with repointing; introduction of full-height timber panelling in dining room and snug; removal of plaster and repointing of brick wall in dining room; replacement of historic planked door with solid door

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.