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Planning applications in MK44

We hold 633 planning applications for the MK44 postcode area, 116 of them submitted in the past year. 84% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 52 days. The area is covered by Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, East Northamptonshire.

633
applications held
116
in the past year
84%
approved
52 days
median decision

Councils covering MK44

Bedford (623)Central Bedfordshire (8)East Northamptonshire (1)Huntingdonshire (1)

Recent applications in MK44

Pending
16 Sept 202626/01752/FUL
8 Rookery Road Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AXBedford

Installation of 24 ground mounted solar panels

Pending
14 Sept 202626/01745/TPO
Stowhurst 37 Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HTBedford

T1 Yew - Remove, to allow space for adjacent trees to develop and alleviate excessive shading.

Pending
3 Sept 202626/01698/LDE
The Spinney Sandye Lane Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AEBedford

Certificate to confirm that the current occupation and operation of the whole Property remains use as a dwellinghouse within Class C3 of Schedule 1 to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). The primary case is that the use falls within Class C3(b). Class C3(a) is advanced expressly in the alternative. On either basis, no material change of use from the established C3 use has occurred.

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
27 Aug 202626/01664/TPO
Walnutwell 2 Church Road Willington Bedford MK44 3QDBedford

T01 Common Walnut Tree, raise the canopy by up to 2m

Pending
26 Aug 202626/01644/CPNQ
Hare Cottage 18 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BWBedford

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. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
3 Aug 202626/01487/TPO
Manor House Middle Farm Back Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HQBedford

T1, T2 Juvenile lime - Crown lift to 2.7 metres to provide pedestrian clearance and aid mowing. T3 Storm damaged lime, main stem missing - Crown reduce remaining lateral limbs 2 - 3 metres to alleviate weight. T4 Lime mechanical wound to lower stem, dead limbs and misshapen crown - Remove larger dead wood and reduce 1 - 2 metres to balance. T5 Lime dead stems and misshapen crown - Remove larger dead wood and reduce remainder 1 - 2 metres to balance. T6 Lime adjacent front boundary - Remove larger dead wood and assess historic reduction points for decay. T7 Lime near bungalow - Remove larger dead wood.

Pending
Small
Non-material Change to Permission
29 Jul 2026CB/26/02375/NMA
The Cedars, 132A Grange Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NTCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/26/00579/FULL. Amendment sought Additional full height window to north elevation of link extension between house and garage. Existing south-west corner window to be changed to full height glazing. Required due to the improved internal layout alterations.

Pending
Small
District Council Reg 3
29 Jul 202626/01468/DC3
Thurleigh Primary School High Street Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DBBedford

Installation/ replacement of existing heating system top main school to replace old oil-fired system, with new electrically powered inverter heat pumps and air source heat pumps

Undecided
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
28 Jul 202626/01464/TELLN
Colworth House Colworth Estate Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1LQBedford

Proposed removal of 3no. existing antennas, Proposed installation of 3no. antennas on new yoke brackets, Proposed installation of 2no. 0.3m dishes, Proposed installation of 1no. 0.6m dish, Proposed installation of 12no. ERSs, and Ancillary development thereto. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

Pending
Small
Full Planning
28 Jul 202626/01460/FUL
Swallow Cottage 7 Willington Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3THBedford

Single storey rear flat roof extension

Pending
Small
Tree (TPO and TCA) 5 Day Notice
22 Jul 202626/01432/T5DN
98B High Street Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DFBedford

Remove mature Ash tree in rear garden

Pending
Small
Full Planning
20 Jul 202626/01403/FUL
2 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FYBedford

Loft conversion with 4 velux rooflights

Permitted
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
9 Jul 202626/01301/TELLN
O/S 6 Pinchmill Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1LPBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
9 Jul 202626/01303/TELLN
O/S 10 Colworth Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1ETBedford

1 x 10m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
9 Jul 202626/01302/TELLN
O/S The Spinney 6 Colworth Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1ETBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
9 Jul 202626/01300/TELLN
O/S 1 Colworth Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1ETBedford

1 x 10m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

Pending
Small
Change Use Class MA Prior Notification
3 Jul 202626/01261/CPNMA
Heddings Farm The Lane Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3ASBedford

Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
26 Jun 202626/01205/TELLN
O/S 19 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
26 Jun 202626/01208/TELLN
O/S 39 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PFBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
25 Jun 202626/01200/TELLN
O/S Galen 5 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
25 Jun 202626/01201/TELLN
O/S 25 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQBedford

1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
25 Jun 202626/01195/TPO
Old Vicarage Church Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HWBedford

Sever roots of T1 Sycamore and T2 London Plane during the installation of a root barrier

Pending
Small
Advertisement
22 Jun 202626/01174/ADV
The Anchor Inn 85 High Street Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3LFBedford

Installation of new externally illuminated and non illuminated pub signage, including sign writing and lights. .

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
22 Jun 202626/01175/LBC
The Anchor Inn 85 High Street Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3LFBedford

Installation of new externally illuminated and non illuminated pub signage, including sign writing and lights. .

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
8 Jun 202626/01074/TPO
4 Flying Fortress Way Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2FYBedford

Tree 1 Mature Oak - Reshape the upper canopy by 1.5-2m and the limb on the left (south side) by 1.5-2m to bring it back into shape. we will also remove all deadwood and ivy from the tree to tidy the tree up and allow more light through the canopy into the garden. Tree 2 Mature Oak - Reduce side limb over parking area ( east side) by approx 3-4m to bring it away from the house and from over the top of the parking/turning area.

Pending
Small
Change of Use Class Q Prior Notification
27 May 202626/00999/CPNQ
Woodleys Farm House Knotting Road Melchbourne Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AGBedford

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. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

Pending
Small
Full Planning
19 May 202626/00955/FUL
The Old Rectory 15 Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1RFBedford

Erection of a freestanding greenhouse

Pending
Small
Retrospective planning permission
14 May 202626/00923/S73A
Cherry Tree Cottage Colesden Road Colesden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3DBBedford

Continued use of land as residential garden and retention and completion of garden room.

Pending
Small
Prior Notification Miscellaneous
12 May 202626/00907/PRM
Land Off Knotting Road Hillands Plantation MelchbourneBedford

Notification under Class BC of The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023 of temporary recreational campsite At: Hillands Plantation, Melchbourne, the proposed temporary camp site that will operate this year between the 19th June and 1st September 2026 at the above location.

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
8 May 202626/00875/TPO
63 Roxton Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3LRBedford

T1 - Lime tree to fell to ground level.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 Apr 202626/00783/LBC
York Cottage Church Lane Yielden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1AUBedford

Replacement of 2No timber barns within the curtilage of a Listed Building.

Pending
Small
Change of Use Class Q Prior Notification
17 Apr 202626/00740/CPNQ
23 Spinney Road Chawston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3BWBedford

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. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.

Pending
Small
Agricultural Determination
17 Apr 202626/00731/AGR
Coxfield Farm Cottage Honeydon Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2NBBedford

Steel portal framed general purpose agricultural building.

Pending
Small
Tree (TPO and TCA) 5 Day Notice
13 Apr 202626/00803/T5DN
The Walled Garden 93 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PEBedford

Fell one Liquid Amber

Pending
Small
Telecommunication licence notification
8 Apr 202626/00660/TELLN
New Road Farm 8A Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TPBedford

Removal and replacement of 3 No. antennas on new mounting brackets and support poles, the installation of 2No. equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works thereto. (Schedule 2, Part 16 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). The proposals contained herein constitute permitted development under Class A of Part 16.) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.

Pending
Small
Retrospective planning permission
7 Apr 202626/00653/S73A
Cross Weir Barn Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HBBedford

Retrospective application for erection of black metal garage building in courtyard.

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
30 Mar 202626/00609/LBC
Stoney Cottage Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1LSBedford

Structural repairs, repointing and replacement windows

Pending
Small
Cert of Lawful Use and Dev (existing)
18 Mar 202626/00531/LDE
Unit 4 And 5 Sadler Court Thurleigh Road Bolnhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2ETBedford

Certificate of Lawfulness confirming the use of the building as a single planning unit for the assembly, repair, servicing and preparation of mobile freezer units together with associated storage of materials and equipment.

Permitted
Small
Tree Conservation Area Determined
17 Mar 202626/00523/TCA
35 High Street Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DXBedford

G1 - Yew Reduce the overall crown by approximately 1-1.5 m, carrying out a balanced reduction throughout the canopy to maintain the tree's natural form and ensure suitable growth points are retained. Laurel - Pollard to approximately half of the current height (approx. 3-4 m) to control size and encourage vigorous regenerative growth from the pollard points. Contorted Willow - Pollard to approximately half of the existing height in order to reduce end weight and mitigate the risk of structural limb failure, retaining a framework suitable for future cyclical pollarding. Elder - Coppice to approximately 1.5 m above ground level, encouraging strong basal regrowth and maintaining the shrub within manageable proportions.

Pending
Small
Demolition - Prior Notification
12 Mar 202626/00489/DEM
Harings Farm Sharnbrook Road Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DABedford

Demolition of agricultural building 100081311877 Harings Farm Sharnbrook Road Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DA 010002962108

Pending
Medium
Major Retrospective planning permission
11 Mar 202626/00469/M73A
Tool Hire Express Ltd New Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3LHBedford

Retention of existing meeting and welfare rooms (portacabins) and external racking, amendment to parking layout and hours of operation, and change of use of land from horticultural use to outside storage (Class B8).

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition
10 Mar 202626/00464/S73
Briar Barn Hatch Lane Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JQBedford

All reserved matters for the demolition of existing agricultural buildings and erection of three dwellings with access from Hatch Lane and associated parking and hardstanding, pursuant to Outline permission 18/00856/OUT allowed under appeal reference APP/K0235/W/18/3208821, including variation of approved plans condition 1 attached to 21/00977/REM to allow for revision to the layout and design of the Briar Barn plot.

Withdrawn
Small
Householder Prior Notification
6 Mar 202626/00444/HPN
Gladstone Cottage 35 Chequers Hill Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QHBedford

Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

Pending
Small
Householder Prior Notification
27 Feb 202626/00397/HPN
21 Wells Road Riseley Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1DYBedford

Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

Pending
Small
Full Application
20 Feb 2026CB/26/00579/FULL
The Cedars, 132A Grange Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NTCentral Bedfordshire

Single storey rear and side extension. Front and side infil extension with glazed link and roof lights

Pending
Small
Retrospective planning permission
17 Feb 202626/00307/S73A
Land At College Farm Church Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JPBedford

Replacement storage and welfare barn (development already commenced)

Permitted
Small
Discharge of a Condition Determined
17 Feb 202626/00317/AOC
The Vicarage High Street Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JJBedford

25/00329/FUL - Condition 3 Archaeological Strategy (discharge of condition)

Permitted
Medium
Environmental Screening Request
16 Feb 202626/00294/EIASCR
Land Adjacent 81 Mill Road Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NPBedford

Request for an EIA Screening opinion for erection of nine three-bedroom bungalows with associated road and services. (This is not a planning application for the development, this is a screening opinion request only under EIA regulations)

Permitted
Small
Discharge of a Condition Determined
16 Feb 202626/00293/AOC
Former Buildings 1, 2 And 3 Twinwoods Business Park Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1FDBedford

25/01323/MAF - Condition 4 - Lighting Scheme (Discharge of Condition)

Pending
Small
Planning Permission in Principle
16 Feb 202626/00292/PIP
Land At Crossfields Hollis Lane Wilden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2QBBedford

Permission in Principle for the erection of one self build dwelling.