40 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT Data via plota.co.uk

26/01775/FUL - Full Planning Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Addition of 2No. dormers to existing rear roof slope Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
17 Sept 2026
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Consultation
22 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 5 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 10 Nov 2026, from Bedford's recent extensions.

Documents

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Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 49, 49A, 51 AND 51A, HARPER STREET (See details for further address information)
List entry 1129004 · 29 m away · 5 more listed buildings within 150 m (5 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Bedford conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Heritage at risk: Bedford
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Air quality management area: Bedford Town Centre AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Bedford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 22 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £350,000 in June 2026. Terraced house, freehold.

12 June 2026£350,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
31 July 2017£360,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
MK40 2QT
Received
17 Sept 2026
Validated
17 Sept 2026
Ward
Harpur
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
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Target decision
5 Nov 2026
Applicant
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Agent
J And J Architectural And Construction Services Ltd
Freehold owner
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Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Bedford usually decides extensions by day 54.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
64%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
498decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Bedford in the last twelve months, from validation. Bedford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

7 neighbours consulted · Last counted 29 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15137580
Neighbours
22 Sept 2026
Consultation
22 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022
Confirmation of existing lawful use as offices
22/01048/LDE
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Broadway Apartments 30 The Broadway Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TH
Installation of 16 new windows and minor facade treatment to the existing side (east) ele…
25/01313/FUL
2023 Approved
HM Prison St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG
Brickwork repairs to inner leaf of external walls within cells, replacing like for like.
23/01863/LBC
2022 Approved
48 - 50 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT
Replacement windows to front elevation.
22/02554/FUL
2023 Approved
H M Prison St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG
Installation of mechanical plant machinery on roof and elevations of D wing, E wing & Hea…
23/00575/FUL
2023 Approved
H M Prison St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG
To replace existing doors on fire escape routes with new fire rated doors. To replace exi…
23/00728/LBC
2022 Approved
87 - 91 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2SY
New timber windows to replace the uPVC windows on the first and second floor front elevat…
22/02695/FUL
2022 Approved
H M Prison St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG
Alterations and refurbishment to wing B (Segregation unit). Installation of new staircase…
22/02206/LBC
2022 Approved
41 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RB
The installation of a new Automated Teller Machine (ATM) with additional security measure…
22/00703/FUL
2022 Approved
41 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RB
The installation of non-illuminated signage associated with the installation of an Automa…
22/00689/ADV
2021 Approved
H M Prison St Loyes Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1HG
Relocation of segregation unit including internal alterations.
21/03025/LBC
2021 Approved
52 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RD
Installation of externally illuminated fascia and projecting sign
21/01600/ADV
2021 Approved
65 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2SR
Single storey rear/side extension
21/01260/FUL
2021 Approved
50 And 52 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RD
Subdivision of the existing mixed restaurant and hot food takeaway premises to create 2 s…
21/01599/FUL
2021 Refused
67 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2SR
Conversion of two ground floor Class E suites to two residential apartments.
21/01029/FUL
2021 Approved
King William House 46 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT
Change of Use from office to HMO (6 units) with external alterations to rear
21/01069/FUL
2021 Approved
64 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2ST
Conversion of offices to form 3 flats, including extension of unit 1.
21/00621/FUL
2021 Refused
5 - 7 The Broadway Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TJ
Replacement shop front and installation of roller shutter and signboard
21/00162/FUL
2021 Approved
42 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT
Additional Environmental Approval request for 17/01516/FUL
21/00656/AEA
2020 Approved
5 - 7 The Broadway Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TJ
Conversion of first and second floors to one flat. Installation of dormer windows and roo…
20/02811/FUL
2020 Refused
41 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RB
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign. (Already in place)
20/02208/ADV
2017 Approved
Harpur House 62 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RA
First and second floor rear extension and replacement windows.
17/00498/FUL
2016 Approved
73 - 75 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2SR
Conversion of commercial office space to one residential flat.
16/02533/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
77 - 83 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2SY
Replacement windows
16/01779/FUL
2016 Approved
48 - 50 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QT
Enlargement of basement to create 2 residential units Excavation of front area between bo…
16/01294/FUL
2016 Approved
50 - 52 Tavistock Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2RD
Proposed conversion of part restaurant/storage area into 2 x self-contained flats
16/00268/FUL
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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Freehold owner: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.