O/S 25 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QX Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/01866/TELLN
Telecoms masts
Council
Bedford 2.4/10
Date received
28 Sept 2026
Date validated
28 Sept 2026
Postcode
MK40 1QX

Description

1x 10m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers) Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 21 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026, from Bedford's recent full applications.

Day 6 of the 56-day target. Bedford usually decides full applications by day 56.

Day 650 days to the 56-day target
53%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
456decided in the last year

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Bedford in the last twelve months, from validation. Bedford decision record →

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Bedford Town Centre AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
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Inside the Bedford built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument 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 Near 23 Costin Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RD
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as ame…
24/00588/TELLN
2023
Unit E River Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1PX
Part Change of use from Place of Worship (F1(f)) to Retail E(a) with external alterations…
23/02441/FUL
2023 Refused
74 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Extension to existing structure to form 1 new residential unit
23/00124/FUL
2023 Approved
86 - 86A Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Installation of extraction flue to rear.
23/00076/FUL
2023 Approved
Land Opposite 11 Commercial Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RB
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations…
23/00196/TELLN
2023
20 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Two storey side extension and conversion of existing bedsit (Unit 02) to form one bedroom…
23/00186/FUL
2022 Refused
74 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Extension to existing structure to form 2 new residential units
22/00282/FUL
2021 Refused
2 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Demolition of the existing property and the erection of a building to contain 3 apartment…
21/00546/FUL
2021 Approved
1 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Demolition of existing building and erection of new dwelling to form end terrace
21/02203/FUL
2021 Approved
20 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Single storey side extension to convert existing bedsit to a larger one-bedroom flat.
21/02612/FUL
2020 Refused
Flat B 11 Commercial Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RB
Conversion of garage to form additional living accommodation for flat B including externa…
20/03072/FUL
2020 Approved
64 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QB
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Use…
20/02552/LDP
2019 Approved
42 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QB
Extension to existing roof terrace
19/02009/FUL
2020 Refused
11 Commercial Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RB
Conversion of garage to form separate dwelling including external alterations
20/00956/FUL
2020 Refused
11 Commercial Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RB
Conversion of garage to form separate dwelling including external alterations
20/00384/FUL
2020 Refused
82 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QH
Upgrade of existing advertisement display board to digital poster.
20/00201/ADV
2019 Withdrawn
19 Costin Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1RD
Subdivision of existing dwelling to form 2 one bedroom flats and one studio flat
19/02542/FUL
2018 Approved
58 - 60 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QB
Change of use of ground floor retail (A1) unit and subdivision to form 2 restaurants (A3)…
18/02481/FUL
2019 Refused
2 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Demolition of the existing property and the erection of three apartments.
19/00324/FUL
2019 Approved
54 - 56 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QB
The retention of an internally illuminated automated teller surround sign
19/00893/ADV
2017 Refused
40 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QX
Single storey rear extension and second floor loft extension/conversion.
17/00047/FUL
2016 Refused
40 Maitland Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QX
Single storey rear extension and second floor loft extension/conversion
16/03089/FUL
2016 Approved
1 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Refurbishment and extensions to existing building to form new dwelling.
16/02351/FUL
2016 Approved
10 Battison Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QU
Increase height of main roof to form an attic room. First floor rear extension.
16/01848/FUL
2016 Approved
42 Midland Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1QB
Installation of 5 externally illuminated fascia signs and one externally illuminated hang…
16/01316/ADV
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