21 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN Data via plota.co.uk

Approved 25/02059/PIP
New homes
Council
Bedford 2.4/10
Date received
16 Oct 2025
Date validated
28 Oct 2025
Postcode
MK45 3HN

Description

Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 2 self-build dwellings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Last checked

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Inside the Wilstead 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

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024
Land Rear Of Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Erection of 3 No. three-bed accessible bungalows with associated landscaping, parking and…
24/01759/FUL
2023
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Repair, alterations and extensions to existing building, including reconfiguration of res…
23/02299/LBC
2023
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Repair, alterations and extensions to existing building, including reconfiguration of res…
23/02298/FUL
2023
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Urgent structural repair works to grade II listed building
23/02083/LBC
2023 Approved
S/O 21 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations…
23/01728/TELLN
2023 Refused
18 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use…
23/00190/LDP
2022 Approved
15F Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Loft conversion with rear dormer
22/00146/FUL
2022 Approved
30 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Single storey rear/side extension
22/00081/FUL
2021 Approved
15 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage.
21/02493/FUL
2021 Approved
30 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Single storey rear flat roof extension
21/02345/FUL
2021 Refused
15B Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Two storey rear extension and first floor side extension.
21/00893/FUL
2020 Approved
30 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension.
20/02377/FUL
2018 Approved
Jubilee Centre Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
Removal of existing floodlights and installation of new floodlights to light existing gam…
18/02368/FUL
2018 Approved
24 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
First floor front and rear extensions and external alterations.
18/01650/FUL
2018 Refused
24 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Two storey side extension to garage and conversion of first floor storage area to provide…
18/00334/FUL
2016 Approved
34 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Erection of a two storey extension to form new dwelling
16/03336/FUL
2017 Approved
The Woolpack 2 - 4 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
New paving to existing patio, festoon lighting and planters.
17/00172/FUL
2016 Withdrawn
34 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Demolition and replacement of the existing dwellinghouse
16/02618/FUL
2016 Refused
24 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Extensions and alterations to garage
16/02004/FUL
2016 Approved
24 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Extensions and alterations to garage
16/01052/FUL
2016 Refused
24 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Extensions and alterations to garage
16/00187/FUL
2024 Approved
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
23/02083/LBC - Condition 5 - Materials (Discharge of Condition)
24/01260/AOC
2024 Approved
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
23/02083/LBC - Condition 7 - Archaeology (Part discharge of Condition)
24/01264/AOC
2024 Approved
Cottage Retreat 5 - 7 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HN
23/02083/LBC - Condition 6 - Windows (Discharge of Condition)
24/01263/AOC
2023 Approved
18 Bedford Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3HW
Change of use from C3 to C2 (Children Home)
23/01569/COU
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 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

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