Elm Farm Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01711/CPNMA - Change Use Class MA Prior Notification Awaiting decision

Proposal

Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. 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. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
7 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
17 Sept 2026
Decision
Target date was 26 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 30 Nov 2026, from Bedford's recent changes of use.

The consultation period closed on 15 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
National infrastructure project 1117 m away: East Park Energy; Inside the Keysoe Row built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, 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 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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.

Building

Floor area457 m² (4,919 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (63 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 10 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2021, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Change Use Class MA Prior Notification
Postcode
MK44 2JB
Received
7 Sept 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Ward
Wyboston
Parish
Bolnhurst And Keysoe
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
J And J Architectural And Construction Services Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 51 of the 56-day target. Bedford usually decides changes of use by day 70.

Day 5119 days to the predicted decision (day 70)
40%decided within 8 weeks
65%approved
12%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Bedford in the last twelve months, from validation. Bedford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 27 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15208728
Planning Portal ref
PP-15208728
Comments by
15 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
17 Sept 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 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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.