McDonalds Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01027/FUL - Full Planning Approved

Proposal

Refurbishment of the restaurant to include extensions, incorporating a new entrance lobby and formation of an additional drive thru booth in conjunction with the reconfiguration of the drive thru lane and parking bays, to provide a Fast Forward Lane to improve traffic circulation. Redecoration of elevations, formation of new access door and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 Jun 2026
Consultation
10 Jun 2026
Approved
27 Jul 2026

Approved on 27 Jul 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Full Planning
Postcode
MK41 9LN
Received
1 Jun 2026
Validated
1 Jun 2026
Ward
Castle & Newnham
Parish
Bedford Town
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Jul 2026
Decision
Grant Permission
Decision date
27 Jul 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
Show
Agent
Planware Limited - Mrs S Carpenter

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14974911
Neighbours
10 Jun 2026
Site notice
19 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No
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 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