The Woodlands 7 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF Data via plota.co.uk

26/01746/S73 - Variation of Condition Awaiting decision
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Two storey side and rear extensions and external alterations to remodel dwelling., including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to , to allow for repositioning of study en-suite, changes to fenestration, internal layout and addition of rooflights. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Sept 2026
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Validated
17 Sept 2026
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Consultation
18 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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Associated applications 2

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    Conditions 2 variation sought

    • VariationTwo storey side and rear extensions and external alterations to remodel dwelling.…This application26/01746/S73

Site constraints 4

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
SSSI 189 m away: Biddenham Pit SSSI
Natural England may need consulting, depending on what is proposed.
Sites of special scientific interest are the best wildlife and geological sites in the country. Development likely to harm one is rarely permitted.
Also on the record
Inside the Bedford built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 19 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 1

Last sold for £290,000 in May 2001. Detached house, freehold.

25 May 2001£290,000

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
Variation of Condition
Postcode
MK40 4AF
Received
14 Sept 2026
Validated
17 Sept 2026
Ward
Biddenham
Parish
Biddenham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
5 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
PJP Architect - Mr P Prescott

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 2 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15222540
Neighbours
18 Sept 2026
Consultation
18 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Two storey side and rear extensions and external alterations to remodel dwelling.
25/01971/FUL
2025
Two storey front, side and rear extensions, including variation of approved plans conditi…
25/00333/S73
2021 Approved
Two storey front, side and rear extensions, including variation of approved plans conditi…
21/01250/S73
2019 Approved
18/02289/FUL - Non-Material Minor Amendment application to change a room to integral gara…
19/01891/NMA
2018 Approved
Two storey front, side and rear extensions.
18/02289/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
20C Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
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25/01676/TPO
2025 Approved
Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
T1 Oak - Remove deadwood and crown raise over the drive and Bromham Road to 6 metres to e…
25/01646/TPO
2025 Approved
16 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing flat roof garage and erection of a p…
25/00677/FUL
2024
20A Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Two storey side extension, conversion of garage to home gym, garden walls, fencing & gate…
24/02098/FUL
2024
14 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Rear extension to existing garage to form store, and garage conversion to form playroom /…
24/01701/FUL
2024
14 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Erection of shed in front garden
24/01338/FUL
2024
20C Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
T1 Poplar tree - Removal.
24/01076/TPO
2023 Approved
9 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AG
Lime (T1) - Thin Crown by 20% and crown lift to 4.5 metres from ground levelLime (T2) - T…
23/00530/TPO
2022 Approved
36 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion
22/01623/FUL
2022 Approved
16 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Single storey rear extension. Demolition of existing flat roof garage and erection of a p…
22/01967/FUL
2022 Withdrawn
Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Conversion of existing detached garage to provide additional living accommodation (Revise…
22/02199/FUL
2022 Approved
20D Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
T1 - Ash. Crown reduce by 3 metres all over
22/00831/TPO
2022 Approved
26 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Single storey front and rear extensions. Loft conversion and roof alterations. Creation o…
22/00258/FUL
2021 Approved
24 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Erection of a replacement single storey dwelling with associated access and parking
21/03132/FUL
2021 Approved
Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Erection of detached garage
21/03016/FUL
2021 Approved
20A Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Two storey side extension, garden wall and new vehicular access
21/02882/FUL
2021 Refused
Westrise 20 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Conversion and single storey extension of existing detached garage to provide additional…
21/02225/FUL
2021 Approved
Windmill Hill House 22 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Erection of new boundary wall and gates
21/01041/FUL
2021 Approved
Ashwell House 34 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Conversion of existing garage and erection of new linked garage with room above to front…
21/01504/FUL
2021 Refused
Windmill Hill House 22 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Erection of new boundary wall, gates and detached garage
21/00088/FUL
2017 Approved
20C Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
T1 Poplar - Re-PollardG1 Leyland cypress hedge - no consent required no statutory protect…
17/01574/TPO
2016 Approved
16 Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Replacement site access gates and front boundary metal fencing.
16/03668/FUL
2016 Approved
The Beeches 20B Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Oak - Reduce two over extended limbs by 25%
16/02717/TPO
2016 Approved
9 Windmill Hill Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AG
T1 Lime - 20% Crown Reduction, Crown Lift to 3.5m, T2 Lime - 25% Crown Reduction, Crown l…
16/02704/TPO
2016 Approved
16A Bromham Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AF
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This…
16/02516/HPN
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