Bedford Rugby Union F C Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF Data via plota.co.uk

26/01170/FUL - Full Planning Awaiting decision
Utility infrastructure

Proposal

Erection of 4no. 10m high floodlighting columns Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
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Validated
25 Jun 2026
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Consultation
29 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
MK40 3NF
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
25 Jun 2026
Ward
De Parys
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
13 Aug 2026
Applicant
Show

Public comments

1comment received
1 objecting

178 neighbours consulted · Last counted 19 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15009162
Neighbours
29 Jun 2026
Site notice
8 Jul 2026
Press notice
29 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
G1 (Applicants plan) - 11x Lime - Lift crowns to maximum 5m. Reduce branches growing clos…
25/02165/TPO
2025 Approved
Erection of temporary covered bar area (development already carried out), including varia…
25/01679/S73
2024
Change of use for the erection of a temporary marquee. including variation of condition 2…
24/00982/S73
2023
G1 - 11 Lime trees - Crown raise the canopy of the trees between 4 to 4.5m from the groun…
23/01392/TPO
2022 Approved
T1 - Lime in rugby ground - laterally reduce back the overextended lower limb by approx 4…
22/01793/TPO
2021 Approved
Change of use for the erection of a temporary marquee. including variation of condition 1…
21/01236/S73
2021 Approved
G1 - 11 Lime trees - Crown raise the canopy of the trees between 4 to 4.5m from the groun…
21/00135/TPO
2019 Approved
T1, T2, T3 & T4 Limes: Lift crowns to 6m above ground level on Eastern side only. Reduce…
19/01144/TPO
2018 Approved
15/01376/S73 - Variation of condition 1 to allow retention of the marquee for a further p…
18/00983/S73
2018 Approved
17/01588/FUL - Condition 3 - Materials (Replacement first floor to provide 4 hospitality…
18/00985/AOC
2018 Approved
17/01588/FUL - Condition 4 - Cycle Parking (Replacement first floor to provide 4 hospital…
18/00984/AOC
2017 Approved
Replacement first floor to provide 4 hospitality suites and ancillary accommodation. New…
17/01588/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Shaftesbury Clinic 4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Subdivision of larger first floor room in the South-East aspect, to create two rooms. No…
25/01431/LBC
2025
2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Removal of ground floor window to rear and replace with french doors
25/01058/LBC
2025
2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Internal alterations to sub-divide South facing second floor office into two smaller offi…
25/01055/LBC
2025
2 And 4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Installation of 3 x wall signs
25/01046/LBC
2025
2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Removal of a small section non-original partitioning adjacent to a stairwell on the first…
25/01021/LBC
2025 Approved
Shaftesbury Clinic 4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
G1 - Tree group comprising of Robinia, Prunus, Holly and Bay - Fell
25/00355/TCA
2025
The Cricketers Arms 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Retrospective Change of use from Sui Generis to Class E Restaurant and Shisha Garden, int…
25/00503/FUL
2025 Approved
4A Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
T1, T2 and T3 x London Planes - Crown lift to 5.5m all round. Laterally reduce the radial…
25/00134/TCA
2024 Approved
4A Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
T1 - London Plane - Prune clear of the building by 2m. Crown lift to 5.5m from ground lev…
24/02229/TCA
2024
2 -4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Installation of 7 non-illuminated signs.
24/02336/ADV
2024
2-4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Installation of 1 camera column, 2 ANPR cameras, 1 column protector and 2 hooped barriers.
24/02335/FUL
2024 Approved
37 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
3 x Prunus cerasifera - Prune by 3.2m to remove the overhang on the highway and the stree…
24/01234/TPO
2023 Approved
6 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations…
23/02149/TELLN
2023
The Cricketers Arms 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Conversion of the existing building to retain a public house at ground floor level and pr…
23/01336/FUL
2022 Refused
The Cricketers Arms 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Demolition of existing building. New development providing 2 no. 1 bed apartments, 2 no…
22/02207/FUL
2022 Approved
Atherstone House 45 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
T1.Oak - Remove any major deadwood >50mm in diameter. Crown lift over the driveway to app…
22/01748/TPO
2021 Refused
The Cricketers Arms 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Demolition of existing building. Development of new building providing 1 no. Studio apart…
21/02838/FUL
2021 Approved
Communication Station Ctil 112472-25 Rooftop At Zurich House 6 Goldington Road Bedford MK40 3NF
The removal and replacement of 3 no. existing antennas with 2 no. upgraded antennas locat…
21/02060/TELPN
2020 Approved
4 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
Internal alterations encompassing the removal of internal (non-original) stud walling and…
20/00415/LBC
2018 Approved
2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NG
Ash - Remove
18/03020/TCA
2018 Refused
Grove Apartments 29 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Erection of 2 dwellings
18/00767/FUL
2017 Withdrawn
The Cricketers Arms 35 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Installation of externally illuminated fascia lettering, non-illuminated hanging sign and…
17/00174/ADV
2016 Approved
S/O 47 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LG
1x DSLAM equipment cabinet olive green. Height 1300mm x Length 800mm x Depth 450mm. (This…
16/01753/TELLN
2016 Approved
Grove Apartments 29 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3LH
Ash - fell
16/00566/TCA
2025 Approved
2 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NF
25/01058/LBC - Condition 2 French doors (discharge of condition)
25/01812/AOC
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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings