New Road Farm 8A Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00660/TELLN - Telecommunication licence notification Decided - Response Sent
Telecoms mastsUtility infrastructure

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Telecommunication licence notification
Postcode
MK44 3TP
Received
8 Apr 2026
Validated
8 Apr 2026
Ward
Shortstown
Parish
Cople
Case officer
Show
Target decision
29 Apr 2026
Decision level
Prior Notification
Applicant
Show

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as ame…
24/02424/TELLN
2023
Change of use of workshop to storage depot for landscaping business.
23/02269/COU
2022 Approved
Notification under Class R, R.3 (1) (a) of Part 3, Schedule 2 of The Town and Country Pla…
22/01714/CPNR
2021 Refused
Change of Use of land and building to a mixed use comprising vehicle repair workshop, HGV…
21/02130/S73A
2020 Refused
Change of use of land for storage (B8) (development already carried out)
20/00666/S73A
2020 Refused
Certificate to confirm existing use of workshop for the repair, maintenance and storage o…
20/01561/LDE
2018 Refused
Use of workshop for the repair, maintenance and storage of vehicles.
18/03080/LDE
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
New Road Farm House Bedford Road Cople Bedford MK44 3TP
24/01486/M73A - Condition 3 - Car Parking (discharge of condition)
25/00580/AOC
2024
New Road Farm House Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Change of Use of agricultural land to land for the keeping of horses and erection of stab…
24/01486/M73A
2022 Approved
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
T1 - Tree removal (Ash).
22/02401/TPO
2022
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
New outdoor swimming pool and hot tub inserted in rear patio.
22/02231/FUL
2022 Approved
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
T12 Oak - Fell
22/01624/TPO
2022 Refused
Gravelpit Spinney, Rear Of 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Erection of chain-link fence
22/01182/FUL
2022 Approved
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Remodelling of existing dwelling to include, repositioning of main entrance, one and two…
22/00123/FUL
2021 Approved
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
0302 - Oak, 0303 - Ash, Remove all significant deadwood. 0308 Ash, Reduce height of talle…
21/03243/TPO
2021 Approved
The Grove Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Construction of Showman Maintenance open buildings for work on fair ground rides and equi…
21/03194/FUL
2021 Approved
Oakdale House 3 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
T1 Ash Reduce crown by up to 2m. T2 Oak Remove deadwood, crown raise to 6 metres from gro…
21/02642/TPO
2021 Refused
Land At Rear Of 8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Lawful use as a storage yard, including storage and distribution of cars, bikes and accom…
21/01471/LDE
2018 Refused
Land Adj To 8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for a residential development…
18/00596/MAO
2017 Approved
The Grove Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
13/01270/MAF - Variation of approved plans condition 1 to amend position of fencing (Use…
17/03458/M73
2017 Approved
8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
One and two storey side and rear extensions
17/02328/FUL
2017 Approved
8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Erection of detached workshop to front
17/01634/FUL
2016 Refused
8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for a residential development…
16/03626/MAO
2016 Approved
Unit 2 To The Rear Of 8 Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
15/02666/FUL - Condition 3 Car and cycle parking (Change of Use from mixed use [agricultu…
16/01488/AOC
2016 Approved
New Road Farm Bedford Road Cople Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3TP
Installation and replacement of telecommunications equipment. (This is a notification onl…
16/01909/TELLN
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bedford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #259 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #239 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #201 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #233 of 296
52%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
57 decided
993
Total decisions
203 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings