Cross Weir Barn Chapel Lane Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00653/S73A - Retrospective planning permission Approved

Proposal

Retrospective application for erection of black metal garage building in courtyard. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 Apr 2026
Consultation
15 Apr 2026
Approved
29 May 2026

Approved on 29 May 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 13 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Retrospective planning permission
Postcode
MK44 1HB
Received
7 Apr 2026
Validated
7 Apr 2026
Ward
Sharnbrook
Parish
Knotting And Souldrop
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 May 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Pland (Development Consultants) Ltd - Mr S James

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14839563
Neighbours
15 Apr 2026
Site notice
27 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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