2 Birchdale Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NU Data via plota.co.uk

26/01574/S73 - Variation of Condition Awaiting decision

Proposal

Demolition of single detached garage and erection of double detached garage. Single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conservatory, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to , to allow for new drawings to be submitted with alternative roof design to improve internal headroom and for ease of construction. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

14 Aug 2026

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Consultation

18 Aug 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: Variation of Condition
Postcode: MK42 8NU
Received: 14 Aug 2026
Validated: 14 Aug 2026
Ward: Kempston Central & East
Parish: Kempston
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 2 Oct 2026
Applicant: Show
Agent: Blueprint Architectural Design

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-15160247
Neighbours: 18 Aug 2026
Env. assessment: No

Bedford

Planning Authority Score

2.4/10

Poor

#253 of 296 councils

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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

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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