The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY Data via plota.co.uk

26/00193/LBC - Listed Building Consent Refused

Proposal

Single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Feb 2026
Consultation
6 Feb 2026
Refused
15 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 15 Apr 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Postcode
MK44 1EY
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Ward
Sharnbrook
Parish
Knotting And Souldrop
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Mar 2026
Decision
Refuse Permission
Decision date
15 Apr 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Campbell Ark Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14672970
Neighbours
6 Feb 2026
Site notice
17 Feb 2026
Press notice
9 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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