Land And Barns At Little Farm St Neots Road Bolnhurst Bedfordshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/01477/CPNR - Change of Use Class R Prior Notification Awaiting decision

Proposal

Prior notification for change of use from an Agricultural building to a flexible use within Use Classes B8, C1 or E. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed. If Officers confirm that the development can proceed, it must begin within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
31 Jul 2026
Consultation
4 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Change of Use Class R Prior Notification
Received
31 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Wyboston
Parish
Bolnhurst And Keysoe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Town Planning Services - Mr C Akrill

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 20 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15106864
Site notice
4 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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