South Bank Arts Centre Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00790/FUL - Full Planning Approved
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Proposal

Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump system. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Apr 2026
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Validated
7 May 2026
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Consultation
13 May 2026
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Approved
25 Jun 2026

Approved on 25 Jun 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 8 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Cauldwell
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
25 Jun 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14884166
Neighbours
13 May 2026
Site notice
22 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

2023
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Installation of internally illuminated Bedford College lettering to top of the Tower Bloc…
23/01035/ADV
2022 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
T143 London Plane; Crown lift to a height of approximately 4.0 metres. Prune to clear pro…
22/02151/TCA
2019 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Installation of new boundary railings to the perimeter of St Mary's Square at the junctio…
19/02330/FUL
2022
Ouse House Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Re-render of gable end
22/01363/LBC
2022 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Overcladding to the main tower building
22/00365/FUL
2020 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Overcladding and alterations to the Brundtland Building
20/02276/FUL
2019 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
T1 London Plane: Reduce overhang to road by 3 to 4 metres. Prune to give 2 metre clearanc…
19/02099/TCA
2018 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
New sign/poster to rear elevation of Tower Block to replace defunct sign (non-illuminated)
18/02422/ADV
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Part retrospective application for the retention of existing external staircase and propo…
17/02632/FUL
2017 Approved
College House Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford MK42 9AH
Restorative works to College House brickwork external wall fabric
17/00340/LBC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Installation of internally illuminated fascia lettering
17/01217/ADV
2016 Approved
Ouse House Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
Installation of non-illuminated lettering on building and wall (sign on building withdraw…
16/02926/ADV
2019 Approved
College House Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
17/00340/LBC - Condition 4 - Sample Panel (Discharge of condition).
19/00814/AOC
2019 Approved
College House Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
17/00340/LBC - Condition 5 - Sample Bricks (Restorative works to College House brickwork…
19/00815/AOC
2018 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
17/02632/FUL - Condition 3 - Materials (Part retrospective application for the retention…
18/02645/AOC
2018 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
17/01166/M73 - Condition 3 - Archaeology (13/00955/MAF - Variation of condition 2 to list…
18/00964/AOC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Variation of condition 2 to list amended plans showing amendments to the s…
17/01166/M73
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 11 - External Lighting (Demolition of smoking shelter and erecti…
17/01826/AOC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 12 - Replacement Trees (Demolition of smoking shelter and erecti…
17/01504/AOC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 6 - Energy Audit (Demolition of smoking shelter and erection of…
17/01827/AOC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 13 - External Materials (Demolition of smoking shelter and erect…
17/01505/AOC
2017 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 10 - Fire Escape (Demolition of smoking shelter and erection of…
17/01498/AOC
2016 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 15 - Contamination (Demolition of smoking shelter and erection o…
16/01824/AOC
2016 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 14 - Piled Foundations (Demolition of smoking shelter and erecti…
16/01823/AOC
2016 Approved
Bedford College Cauldwell Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AH
13/00955/MAF - Condition 8 - Construction Management Plan (Demolition of smoking shelter…
16/01821/AOC
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings