Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL to land south of Rectory Farm, Rectory Lane, Cranfield Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Wire connection from the Brogborough clean energy hub to Cranfield University, and the construction of a substation and transformer compound at the University. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Under consideration
No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 4 Nov 2026; it is now day 140.
Site constraints 1
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK43 0AL
- Received
- 8 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Cranfield, Marston Moreteyne
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 10 Sept 2026
- Agent
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 140, past the statutory target. 81% of commercial and major works in Central Bedfordshire are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 28 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
83% object · above the UK average of 74%
Last counted 28 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 11 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 4 Nov 2026
- Site or press notice
- 10 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
9 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
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Cranfield University, College Road, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL to land south of Rectory Farm, Rectory Lane, Cranfield
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