99 Ashburnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1EA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00265/OUT - Outline Withdrawn

Proposal

Outline application with all matters reserved for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of a block of 9 Flats (custom build) and associated parking. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Withdrawn
1 May 2026
Consultation
5 May 2026

Withdrawn on 1 May 2026 · Withdrawn · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Outline
Postcode
MK40 1EA
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
Greyfriars
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
10 Apr 2026
Decision
Application Withdrawn
Decision date
1 May 2026
Decision level
Withdrawn
Applicant
Show
Agent
Copper Beech Architecture - A Jardine

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14695365
Neighbours
5 May 2026
Site notice
13 Mar 2026
Press notice
2 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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