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Planning Applications in
Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire is part of the East region. Search any postcode in Central Bedfordshire to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

Central Bedfordshire Council is often written as Central Beds and CBC. It has handled planning for the former Mid Bedfordshire District Council and South Bedfordshire District Council areas since 2009, so older applications may still be referenced under those names. The authority covers Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade and Houghton Regis and the surrounding parishes.

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Search any Central Bedfordshire postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

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Planning Application Types in Central Bedfordshire

Based on 1360 applications tracked between 2026-04-20 and 2026-10-26.

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Householder developments

459 applications

34% of all applications

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Discharge of Condition

248 applications

18% of all applications

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Certificates of lawful development

134 applications

10% of all applications

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Minor Dwellings1-9 /area less than 0.5ha

94 applications

7% of all applications

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All Other Minor Developments

94 applications

7% of all applications

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Non-Material Minor Amendment

65 applications

5% of all applications

bar_chart Central Bedfordshire Planning Statistics

1360

Applications tracked

812

Unique locations

Householder developments

Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2026-04-20 to 2026-10-26 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Central Bedfordshire

PlanWatch currently holds 1,360 Central Bedfordshire planning records across 812 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-04-20 to 2026-10-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder developments (459), Discharge of Condition (248), Certificates of lawful development (134).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Recent Planning Applications in Central Bedfordshire

Latest applications submitted to Central Bedfordshire council.

CB/26/02850/OUT 2026-10-26

Outline Application: Development of 70 new dwellings with all matters reserved except access

Land adjacent to Coach House Farm, off Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3NA

Awaiting decision

CB/26/02995/FULL 2026-10-22

Erection of a 1.2m high timber feather-edge boundary fence and a replacement hedge

13 The Knoll, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2DB

Awaiting decision

CB/26/03161/FULL 2026-10-21

Single storey rear extension with rooflights

31A Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LS

Awaiting decision

CB/26/02573/FULL 2026-10-21

Erection of 4 three-bedroom dwellings with garages within the garden land of 61 Station Road.

61 Station Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PQ

Awaiting decision

CB/26/03213/FULL 2026-10-21

Single storey rear extension with rooflights. Garage conversion with new pitched roof and front window

138 Luton Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6DQ

Awaiting decision

Objecting to a Planning Application in Central Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Central Bedfordshire's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

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Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Central Bedfordshire Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Central Bedfordshire Planning

How do I check planning applications in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Central Bedfordshire. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Central Bedfordshire, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Central Bedfordshire council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

Most planning applications in Central Bedfordshire are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Central Bedfordshire in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

What planning applications don't need permission in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

Some developments in Central Bedfordshire fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Central Bedfordshire council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Central Bedfordshire? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Central Bedfordshire may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

Is Central Beds the same as Central Bedfordshire Council? expand_more

Yes. Central Beds and CBC are the short form people use for Central Bedfordshire Council, the local planning authority for the area. Searching a postcode on this page covers the same applications you would find on the Central Bedfordshire planning portal.

What happened to Mid Bedfordshire District Council? expand_more

Mid Bedfordshire District Council and South Bedfordshire District Council were replaced by Central Bedfordshire Council in 2009. Central Bedfordshire Council is now the planning authority for all of those areas, and handles new applications, decisions and enforcement. Applications submitted before 2009 may still carry the old council's reference number.

Does Central Bedfordshire Council cover Dunstable? expand_more

Yes. Central Bedfordshire Council is the local planning authority for Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade and Houghton Regis and the surrounding area. Enter any postcode in those towns on this page to see recent planning applications nearby.

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Planning Guides for Central Bedfordshire Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Central Bedfordshire council planning portal — plantech.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026

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