Planning applications in Central Bedfordshire

From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.

Town Planner Pro holds 63,957 planning applications from the planning register of Central Bedfordshire, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 56,099 approved or refused, 89% were approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.

63,957

applications held

89%

of those approved or refused, approved

5,618

withdrawn

pending on the register

By year

By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.

Year	Applications	Approved	Refused	Withdrawn	% approved
2026 to date	2,497	1,507	197	163	88%
2025	2,795	2,103	275	254	88%
2024	2,806	2,087	311	309	87%
2023	3,118	2,393	290	339	89%
2022	3,724	2,850	325	446	90%
2021	4,397	3,500	344	446	91%
2020	3,742	3,005	270	371	92%
2019	3,126	2,460	228	335	92%
2018	3,262	2,561	253	330	91%
2017	3,352	2,814	210	232	93%
2016	3,135	2,567	199	257	93%
2015	2,902	2,321	223	253	91%
2014	2,853	2,230	235	249	90%
2013	2,567	2,065	188	221	92%
2012	2,426	1,978	231	185	90%
2011	2,420	1,995	208	186	91%
2010	2,558	2,053	259	213	89%
2009	2,251	1,774	295	164	86%
2008	2,778	2,172	447	146	83%
2007	3,425	2,510	681	204	79%
2006	3,254	2,464	555	218	82%

88% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.

The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Central Bedfordshire.

Newest applications in Central Bedfordshire

The 40 most recently validated, newest first.

No outcome on the registervalid 4 November 2026· Regulation 46CB/26/03387/RG46
Kingfishers House, 29 Church Road, Westoning, Bedford, MK45 5JL
Locality Risk Assessment
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 4 November 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/02900/FULL
Ck Nurseries, The Baulk, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2DR
Continued siting of a temporary agricultural workers static caravan dwelling (retrospective)
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· M&W Major ApplicationsCB/26/03355/SCN
Rookery South Erf, Green Lane, Stewartby
Regularisation of a two-storey modular contractor welfare compound and two seperate storage container area.
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· Certificates of lawful developmentCB/26/03168/LDCP
10 Church Mead, Studham, Lu 6QW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03337/FULL
Malmsey House, Cumberland Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BW
Proposed outbuilding to rear for Gym, Summer room and store usage
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· Minor Gypsy &Traveller sites 1-9 PitchesCB/26/03202/FULL
The Huts, Thorncote Road, Hatch, Sandy, SG19 1PU
The stationing of two additional Static Caravans (in place of the Touring Caravans approved under APP/P0240/C/24/3346787) additional parking spaces and associated works
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· Certificates of lawful developmentCB/26/03177/LDCP
9 Church Mead, Studham, LU6 2QW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed. Single storey rear extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/02834/FULL
Clawders Hill Farm, Upton End Road, Shillington, Hitchin, SG5 3PG
Retrospective extension and resurfacing of hardstanding and the installation of land drainage and a soak away, an open structure sheltering equipment, and change of use of land from agricultural use to a mixed use for the open storage of materials, and vehicles.
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 2 November 2026· Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haCB/26/02789/FULL
Pipers Farm, 145 Mancroft Road, Aley Green, Luton, LU1 4DR
Demolition of buildings B and C with part demolition of building A, removal of aviaries. Erection of a detached bungalow, landscaping, re-positioning of vehicular crossover and alterations to front boundary.
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 30 October 2026· Certificates of lawful developmentCB/26/03275/LDCP
14 Robinson Avenue, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3GF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed. Single storey rear extension with rooflights
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 30 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03260/FULL
9 Ivel Close, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4NT
Extension to front and rear dormers, removal of rear conservatory and balcony structure, changes to rear fenestrations and new front door canopy
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 30 October 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/03254/FULL
27 Russell Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3NF
Erection of outbuilding for business class use
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 30 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03114/FULL
34 - 36 Lombard Street, Lidlington, Bedford, MK43 0RP
Single storey side /rear extension with rooflight and conversion of outbuildings into habitable space
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 30 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/02618/FULL
2 Frenchmans Close, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6BD
Single storey side extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03307/DOC
Land To The North And East Of Houghton Regis, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis
Discharge of Conditions 6,8,9,10 and 11 against planning permission ref: CB/25/03311/RM
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Non-Material Minor AmendmentCB/26/03305/NMA
Land At Oakwell Park, Thorn Road, Houghton Regis
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/04471/FULL sought to remove condition 5 (passing bay details) and condition 18 (footway details)
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03302/DOC
Land To The North West Of Potton Road, Potton Road, Biggleswade
Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission ref: CB/24/00999/OUT
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haCB/26/03316/FULL
Land at Hounsfield Lodge and Adjacent to Hounsfield House, Tingrith Road, Eversholt, Milton Keynes, MK17 9EF
Erection of new dwelling with associated drive, parking, refuse and cycle store
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haCB/26/03315/PIP
Holly Tree Farm, Manor Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4HH
Permission in Principle: Erection of up to 9 dwellings
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Certificates of lawful developmentCB/26/03304/LDCP
6 Birch Grove, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2EJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft Conversion with rear dormer with roof lights to the front
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03299/DOC
Land South of Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HD
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission ref: CB/24/02744/RM
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03026/FULL
13 Roosevelt Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3EN
First floor side extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/02865/FULL
Leighton Buzzard Golf Club, Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JF
Erection of three detached storage buildings
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 29 October 2026· Screening Opinion (3 weeks)CB/26/03297/SCN
Land North of Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest
EIA Screening Opinion: Proposed Residential Development
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03286/DOC
Astral Green, Land South of Leighton Road and North of the A505, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard
Discharge of Conditions 7, 11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, 35 and 44 in full, and conditions 8, 21 and 34 partially against planning permission ref: CB/23/03278/FULL
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03294/FULL
56 Falcon Crescent, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1NL
Replacement of the existing flat garage roof with a pitched roof incorporating a rooflight to the front and a single storey side extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03290/DOC
Church End Cottage, Church End, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RA
Discharge of Conditions 2, 3, and 4 against planning permission ref: CB/26/00571/LB
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/03280/FULL
20-22 High Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0JL
Conversion of a previous bank (Use Class E(c ) (i) ) to hot food take away restaurant (Use Class Sui Generis) Installation of a kitchen ventilation duct and front door
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03219/FULL
11 Larkswood Close, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes, MK17 8FR
Single storey side extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03113/FULL
14 The Woodlands, Broom, Biggleswade, SG18 9NH
Partial replacement of the existing pitched rear roof with a flat roof incorporating a rooflight. Alterations to the existing fenestration at the front and rear elevations, and installation of a rear Juliet balcony
The council’s page
Approvedvalid 28 October 2026· Non-Material Minor AmendmentCB/26/03288/NMA
Astral Green, Land South of Leighton Road and North of the A505, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03278/FULL Condition 6 - minor adjustment of dimensions for wind turbine available. Condition 36 and 38 - clarification that the highways design is appropriate for the EV charging station
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· GPD - Larger Extensions 42 daysCB/26/03281/GPDE
106 Douglas Crescent, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5AT
Prior Notification of Householder Extension Single storey rear extension, 8m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4m and 3.80m to the eaves
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 28 October 2026· Discharge of ConditionCB/26/03278/DOC
Land North of Nissan Technical Centre Europe Ltd,.University Way, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0DB
Discharge of Conditions 17 and 18 against planning permission ref: CB/26/00648/VOC
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haCB/26/03277/PIP
Land West of Langford Road, Henlow, SG16 6AF
Permission in Principle: For a development of 9 dwellings
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5haCB/26/03274/VOC
Caravan, Bryon Lodge Farm, Cranfield Road, Salford, Milton Keynes, MK17 8AX
Variation of Condition 2 against Planning Application Ref CB/21/04386/FULL. Variation sought for amended plans
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03238/FULL
College Farm Cottage, Lower Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4HJ
Erection of a detached garage with a room above, including rooflights
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03214/FULL
5 Herne Close, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AF
Erection of outbuilding for use as a gym/games room and storage
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/03181/FULL
28 Walgrave Road, Dunstable, LU5 4NX
Erection of a single storey front and side extensions with side rooflights, single storey rear extension with a rooflight and two storey rear and side extension
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· All Other Minor DevelopmentsCB/26/02904/FULL
105 Himley Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2QA
Conversion of garage to a hair salon (Use Class E) with one customer allocated parking
The council’s page
No outcome on the registervalid 27 October 2026· Householder developmentsCB/26/02810/FULL
48 King Street, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2QZ
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of garden outbuilding with associated landscaping
The council’s page

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