15 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00969/COU - Change of Use Awaiting decision
Change of use

Proposal

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported living accommodation (Use Class C2) for up to 3 adult residents requiring care and support, including associated staffing and ancillary office/sensory support space. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
21 May 2026
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Consultation
27 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Documents

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
MK42 8BE
Received
21 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Kempston Central & East
Parish
Kempston
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
AKDesigns - Mr A Kussan

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14940754
Neighbours
27 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024
Single storey front, side and rear extensions, new glazed porch and detached outbuilding/…
24/01270/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
7 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE
Single storey rear extension and part conversion of former garage including roof extension
24/00804/FUL
2022 Approved
35 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE
Two storey rear extension
22/02240/FUL
2022 Refused
36 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Erection of garage, store and office and hardstanding area
22/01167/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
1A Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Single storey side and rear extension
22/01275/FUL
2022 Approved
8 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
One and two storey rear extension and detached outbuilding in rear garden
22/00105/FUL
2022 Approved
1A Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Single storey side extension, conversion and amendments of existing attached storage area…
22/00129/FUL
2021 Approved
The First House Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
First floor side extension
21/03081/FUL
2021 Refused
The First House Margetts Road Kempston MK42 8DS
First floor side extension
21/02199/FUL
2021 Approved
36 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Sin…
21/02140/LDP
2019 Refused
1A Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Subdivision of existing dwelling to create two separate apartments, including two storey…
19/02557/FUL
2019 Refused
1A Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
One and two storey side extensions
19/00302/FUL
2018 Approved
33 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE
Single storey rear extension
18/03231/FUL
2018 Approved
32 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension.
18/01641/FUL
2017 Approved
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Erection of 2 bedroom dwelling with ground floor parking.
17/01277/FUL
2017 Approved
47 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This…
17/01108/HPN
2017 Refused
1 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Erection of 2 storey dwelling.
17/00599/FUL
2016 Refused
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Erection of detached dwelling
16/03083/FUL
2016 Approved
26 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Single storey rear extension to replace existing extensions.
16/03564/FUL
2016 Approved
27 Silverdale Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8BE
One and two storey side/rear extension and loft conversion
16/01297/FUL
2016 Approved
6 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Single storey and first floor rear extensions and alterations
16/01514/FUL
2024
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
Erection of 2 bedroom dwelling with ground floor parking, including variation of approved…
24/01104/S73
2022 Approved
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
17/01277/FUL - Condition 12 - Cycle Parking (Discharge of condition)
22/00142/AOC
2020 Approved
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
17/01277/FUL - Condition 6 - Landscaping (discharge of condition).
20/00551/AOC
2020 Approved
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
17/01277/FUL - Condition 8 - Boundary Treatments (discharge of condition).
20/00553/AOC
2020 Approved
The Smiths Arms 15 Margetts Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8DS
17/01277/FUL - Condition 4 - Energy Audit (discharge of condition).
20/00549/AOC
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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