House extensions in Bedford

Bedford received 537 householder applications in the last 12 months - about 10 a week. Rear extensions and garage works are the most common. Of the 398 decided so far, 341 were approved. If you're planning your own, the applications below show what people nearby applied for and how the council decided.

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Yesterday Awaiting decision 26/01731/FUL

4 Irwin Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3UL

Single storey rear and side extensions and erection of garden room to the rear of the site.

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Yesterday Awaiting decision 26/01732/FUL

50 Churchill Close Stewartby Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LU

Single storey side and rear extensions

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2 days ago Awaiting decision 26/01726/FUL

8 Vyne Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8RH

Two storey side extension with roof lights and rear first floor balcony.

Full Planning Bedford
2 days ago Awaiting decision 26/01720/FUL

239 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AE

Single storey rear extension, conversion of part existing side outbuilding to utility and WC. Addition of front porch

Full Planning Bedford
2 days ago Awaiting decision 26/01722/FUL

114 Milton Road Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AS

Single storey rear extension and new porch to front elevation.

Full Planning Bedford
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01718/FUL

Aldebaran 18A Lower Farm Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JB

Single storey side and rear extensions, new conservatory to the rear and front porch extension.

Full Planning Bedford
8 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01712/FUL

33 Harrold Priory Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0SD

Erection of a two-storey and partially single-storey rear extension, a single-storey front extension, garage conversion, internal alterations, and ass...

Full Planning Bedford
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01703/FUL

Station House Station Road Turvey Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8BL

Single storey Rear extension, to include installation of solar panels

Full Planning Bedford
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01623/LBC

The Leys High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NJ

Installation of chimney pot together with the installation of wood-burning stove and chimney liner.

Listed Building Consent Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01540/FUL

11 Harpur Centre Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1TJ

Installation of 2no. louvred doors and access ramp on Horne Lane, together with infilling of the existing cavity wall with matching brickwork.

Full Planning Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01700/FUL

6 Chiltern Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9EQ

Single storey side extension, front porch, roof height alteration and rear dormer to existing bungalow, to create chalet-style dwelling with first flo...

Full Planning Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01699/FUL

153A Cotton End Road Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DD

Erection of a front porch extension incorporating a WC and replacement of the existing concrete driveway with a grid and gravel permeable surfacing

Full Planning Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01695/FUL

37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

Demolition of conservatory and erection of a single storey side extension.

Full Planning Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01684/FUL

4 Miller Close Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6GN

Roof to be raised with addition of rear box dormer to allow loft conversion

Full Planning Bedford
3 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01694/HPN

37 Green Lane Wixams Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 6DA

Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to developm...

Householder Prior Notification Bedford
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01638/FUL

2 Hooked Lane Wilstead Bedford Bedfordshire MK45 3DL

Single storey front extension

Full Planning Bedford
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01689/FUL

2 Cromwell Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4LR

Change of Use of first floor to residential flat, including attic conversion with rear dormer, enabling the creation of a live-work unit.

Full Planning Bedford
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01667/FUL

9 Laburnum Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HQ

One and two storey side and rear extensions.

Full Planning Bedford
1 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01614/LBC

The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

Listed Building Consent Bedford
31 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01677/FUL

4 Blackberry Close Great Barford Bedford Bedford MK44 3FY

Insertion of 2 additional rooflights to existing 2nd floor and 2 windows to RH (North) elevation

Full Planning Bedford
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01674/FUL

67 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AG

Infill of existing garage door and installation of window to facilitate conversion of existing garage to habitable accomodation.

Full Planning Bedford
27 Aug 2026 Refused 26/01659/LDP

40 Church End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LU

Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Erection of porch to side)

Bedford
27 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01560/FUL

1 Lacock Abbey Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0TU

Addition of new ground floor egress window for ventilation and fire escape.

Full Planning Bedford
27 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01020/FUL

13 Kennedy Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9NX

Extensions and alterations to existing building and Change of Use from Mixed Use (Sui-Generis) to flatted development (C3) to form 7 additional flats ...

Full Planning Bedford
26 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01648/FUL

20 Marlborough Park Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8AN

One and two storey side and rear extensions and demolition of existing outbuildings (Revised scheme).

Full Planning Bedford
25 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01228/FUL

4 Church Cottages Church End Ravensden Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2RW

Single storey front and side extensions and granny annexe with internal alterations

Full Planning Bedford
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01618/FUL

The Old Stables Keysoe Row East Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2JB

External alterations associated with 24/02318/CPNMA, including changes to external door/fenestration and rooflight arrangement, finishes/cladding and ...

Full Planning Bedford
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01624/S73

Argrey 158 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QR

Erection of new detached dwelling to side, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 22/02560/FUL, to allow for minor amendments t...

Variation of Condition Bedford
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01625/FUL

19 Fountains Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8NU

Garage conversion, single storey rear extension and associated alterations

Full Planning Bedford
21 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01622/FUL

14 Shearley Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HH

Single storey side infill extension to link to existing garage building, including part garage conversion.

Full Planning Bedford
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01613/FUL

11 - 13 Silver Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1SY

Change of use and conversion of first and second floors and part of ground floor at rear, to form 4 x 1 bedroom residential apartments, including alte...

Full Planning Bedford
20 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01605/FUL

34 Wyatt Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7EW

One and two storey front, side and rear extension.

Full Planning Bedford
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01343/DC3

80 Bunyan Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8EX

Refurbishment of building, to include provision of accommodation suitable for wheelchair users, replacement of 2 external staircases, erection of link...

District Council Reg 3 Bedford
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01436/S73A

Grasmere 68 Hookhams Lane Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0JX

Single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion, raised roof height and hip to gable and flat roof rear dormer, render and insulation to ex...

Retrospective planning permission Bedford
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01535/FUL

Oakhaven 9 High Street Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DQ

Removal of the existing pitched roof and chimney stacks; raising eaves and installing new attic truss roof; removal of side flat roofs, replacing with...

Full Planning Bedford
19 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01546/FUL

The Telephone Exchange 30 Harpur Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 1LB

Removal of glass panes from five windows on the fourth floor North elevation and installation of five new aluminium ventilation louvres fixed to the w...

Full Planning Bedford
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01595/S73A

The Oaks High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7NU

Erection of detached triple garage/outbuilding (development already carried out)

Retrospective planning permission Bedford
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01596/HPN

33 Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT

Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to developm...

Householder Prior Notification Bedford
17 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01577/FUL

Top Farm House Wilden Road Colmworth Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2NJ

Erection of new detached garage and associated landscaping works.

Full Planning Bedford
14 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01574/S73

2 Birchdale Avenue Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NU

Demolition of single detached garage and erection of double detached garage. Single storey rear extension following the demolition of existing conserv...

Variation of Condition Bedford
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01569/FUL

98 Chaucer Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AP

Single storey rear extensions and fiorst floor side and rear extensions.

Full Planning Bedford
13 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01568/FUL

7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED

Single storey rear extension.

Full Planning Bedford
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01389/LBC

Scald End Farmhouse Mill Road Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2DP

Render to principal elevation, re-pointing of chimney stack and replacement front door.

Listed Building Consent Bedford
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01526/FUL

32 St Andrews Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2LW

Raising of roof over existing dwelling footprint to create a full-height first floor with additional habitable accommodation in roof with front dormer...

Full Planning Bedford
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01564/FUL

181 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6AH

Erection of a freestanding aluminium pergola positioned alongside the rear elevation of the existing dwellinghouse, supported independently by six pos...

Full Planning Bedford
12 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01552/FUL

34 Berry Drive Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QA

Erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension forming a wraparound extension.

Full Planning Bedford
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01549/FUL

Land At Top Farm The Lane Wyboston Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3AS

re-arrangement of parking and boundary layout to approved plans 20/00125/ful and 21/01222/S73 and brick wall to plot 1 (development already carried ou...

Full Planning Bedford
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01407/FUL

16 Wentworth Drive Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8BB

Two storey front and side extension, fi5rst floor read extension, single storey side extension and new rain porch.

Full Planning Bedford
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01448/FUL

55 Brackley Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9SH

Change of use of the existing 7 bedroom house to form a 5 letting room House in Multiple Occupation with a proposed widening of the existing dropped k...

Full Planning Bedford
11 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01547/FUL

56 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PJ

Loft conversion with associated roof alterations; erection of single-storey rear and side extension; reinstatement of historic balcony; and associated...

Full Planning Bedford
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Frequently asked questions

When do you need planning permission for a house extension?
Single-storey rear extensions up to 4m (detached) or 3m (semi-detached / terraced) are usually permitted development. Two-storey extensions, anything in a conservation area, or larger projects almost always need a planning application.
What's the difference between planning permission and permitted development?
Permitted development rights let you build certain things without applying for planning permission, subject to specified limits. Anything outside those limits, whether taller, larger or in a protected area, needs full planning permission.
How long does a householder application take?
The statutory target is 8 weeks from validation. Most simple householder extensions are decided within that window; complex or contested cases, especially those drawing a lot of comments, can take longer.
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