Greenkeepers Lodge Greenkeepers Road Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4GJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/00428/COU - Change of Use Refused

Proposal

The change of use of the former greenkeepers maintenance building and storage compound (Use Class F2(c)) to Use Class E(g) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Consultation
3 Jun 2026
Refused
3 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 3 Jun 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
MK40 4GJ
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
Great Denham
Parish
Great Denham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
3 Jun 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show
Agent
CODE Development Planners - Mr M Thomas

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-12108004
Neighbours
3 Jun 2026
Site notice
23 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
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