Land Adjacent To Twinwoods Business Park Thurleigh Road Milton Ernest Bedfordshire

Awaiting decision 26/00714/M73
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
MK44 1FD

Description

Temporary development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with ancillary infrastructure, acoustic and security fencing, access, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, to provide balancing services to the local electricity grid, and associated development. including variation of approved plans condition 1 and condition 6 attached to 23/01139/MAF, to allow for updated battery specifi cations and associated internal layout changes; revised perimeter security fencing and gate details; and a consequential updated Noise Impact Assessment.

2.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#239 of 282

Bedford ranks #180 out of 282 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%) #237 of 282
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #209 of 282
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #180 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #230 of 282
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