Basement 102 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00815/FUL - Full Planning Refused
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Conversion of disused storage area to self-contained flat Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
28 Apr 2026
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Consultation
1 May 2026
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Refused
17 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 17 Jun 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
MK40 1QE
Received
28 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Greyfriars
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
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Agent
Richard Batchelor Architecture

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
1 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
21 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Conversion of Flat 1, to 2 x 1 bed-studio apartments and associated external alterations.
25/00466/FUL
2024 Refused
125 - 127 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DE
Change of Use to Place of Worship (Use Class F1(f)) and Community Centre (Use Class F2(b)…
24/00204/FUL
2024
21 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Two-storey extension to Flat one and reconfiguration to form to 4 x 1 bed-studio apartmen…
24/01504/FUL
2024
111 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DA
New external staircase for upper floor access.
24/01276/FUL
2024
21 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Two storey rear extension to flat 1
24/00670/FUL
2023 Approved
21 Prebend Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QN
One and two storey rear extension
23/01927/FUL
2023 Refused
74 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Extension to existing structure to form 1 new residential unit
23/00124/FUL
2023 Approved
86 - 86A Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Installation of extraction flue to rear.
23/00076/FUL
2023 Approved
O/S 21 Prebend Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QN
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations…
23/00077/TELLN
2022 Refused
48 - 50 Prebend Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QW
Installation of one non-illuminated fascia sign.
22/01409/ADV
2022 Refused
74 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Extension to existing structure to form 2 new residential units
22/00282/FUL
2022
Flat 135 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN
Conversion of existing flat to form 4 flats.
22/02043/FUL
2021 Approved
139 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN
Change of use from E(a) (retail) to E(b) (Restaurant) and installation of extraction flue…
21/02596/FUL
2021 Refused
105 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DA
Residential development of 2 one-bedroom flats at rear (fronting Church Street)
21/02357/FUL
2021 Refused
139 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN
Change of use from E(a) (retail) to E(b) (Restaurant) and Sui Generis (Hot Food Takeaway)…
21/00255/FUL
2020 Approved
4 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Single storey rear/side extension
20/01999/FUL
2020 Refused
Rear Of 105 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DA
Residential development of 4 one-bedroom flats
20/01275/FUL
2020 Refused
139 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DN
Change of use from A1 (retail) to A3 & A5 (Restaurant and Hot Food Takeaway) including in…
20/00286/FUL
2020 Refused
82 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Upgrade of existing advertisement display board to digital poster.
20/00201/ADV
2019 Approved
Land Between 5 And 13 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Erection of 3 three storey town houses and associated works
19/01385/FUL
2017 Approved
76 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Retention of an ATM installed through existing glazing, replacing part of the existing gl…
17/01710/ADV
2016 Approved
119 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1DE
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign.
16/03145/ADV
2016 Approved
26 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This…
16/02101/HPN
2016 Approved
33 Western Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QT
Sub division of single dwelling into 2no. flats with single storey and first floor extens…
16/01838/FUL
2025 Approved
90 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Change of Use to Hot Food Takeaway Pizza Shop (Sui-Generis)
25/02265/COU
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bedford ranks #194 out of 292 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%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings