Bedford Girls School Cardington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0BX Data via plota.co.uk

26/01062/SPNJ - Solar Prior Notification Part J Decided

Proposal

Prior notification for the installation, alteration or replacement on non-domestic properties of (a) micro-generation solar thermal equipment; (b) micro-generation solar PV equipment; or (c) other solar PV equipment on the roof. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
4 Jun 2026
Consultation
23 Jun 2026
Details not required (Prior Approval)
28 Jul 2026

Details not required (Prior Approval) on 28 Jul 2026 · Prior Notification · Last checked 28 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Solar Prior Notification Part J
Postcode
MK42 0BX
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Ward
Kingsbrook
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Jul 2026
Decision
Details not required (Prior Approval)
Decision date
28 Jul 2026
Decision level
Prior Notification
Applicant
Show
Agent
EcolightingUK LTD - Mr C Szwed

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14986146
Site notice
23 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
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