MBDA, Bedford Road, and land part of RAF Henlow, SG16 6EB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending CB/26/01518/NMA
Date received
14 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
SG16 6EB

Description

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/01138/FULL (Construction of a new single storey processing building (Sui Generis) and covered service yard with associated landscaping, embankments, roadways and supporting infrastructure.) Amendment sought: Revision to roof access, introduction of plant enclosure, installation of shutter and personnel access doors, minor increase to the height and width of secure plant enclosure, minor modification to plant enclosure to allow for Air Handling Units, revision to mechanical and electrical plant, introduction of balustrade guarding and relocation of steps from lower to upper floor level… Data via plota.co.uk

Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Central Bedfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #169 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #62 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #99 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
153 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
29 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
45 decided
1,444
Total decisions
226 refused in the year to March 2026