Shire House 3 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2NH

Awaiting decision 26/00605/LBC
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
MK40 2NH

Description

Demolition of the central and eastern portions of the listed building for health and safety reasons

2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#236 of 277

Bedford ranks #177 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #232 of 277
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #204 of 277
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #177 of 277
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #226 of 277
56%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,031
Total decisions
192 refused in 2025