5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG

Pending 26/00695/FUL
Extensions & alterations
Council
Bedford 2.6/10
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
MK43 9JG

Description

First floor front extension and garage conversion

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Historical activity at this location

18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
T1 - Ash - Crown thin by removing the epicormic growth throughout the canopy.
23/00476/TPO
2020 Approved
T1 Ash: Thin crown by 20%. Reduce crown by 20%.
20/01593/TPO
2016 Approved
Ash - Reduce by 25%
16/00105/TPO
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
5 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA
T1 - Willow - set a new pollard point approx 1m lower than the previous level. work is ne…
25/02251/TPO
2025 Approved
30 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey rear/side extension.
25/00675/FUL
2023 Approved
3 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Single storey rear extension
23/01859/FUL
2023 Approved
15 And 17 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Alterations to form knock through to join Number 15 and Number 17 Potter's Cross to form…
23/00467/FUL
2022 Approved
5 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA
T1 - Willow - Re-pollard back to previous points at approx 5m from ground level.
22/00444/TPO
2020 Approved
1 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
T1 - Ash tree - Cut back branches from house by 2mtrs and clear lower branches to give cl…
20/01250/TPO
2019 Approved
8 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Removal of existing external metal flue pipe to front elevation and the construction of a…
19/02810/FUL
2018 Refused
31 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission. (Si…
18/01476/LDP
2019 Approved
1 Stables Court Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LA
Single storey side extension and part garage conversion.
19/01892/FUL
2019 Approved
7 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Yew - Crown lift to maximum 4m and reduce overhanging branch to neighbour's property by 4…
19/01398/TPO
2019 Approved
37 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
37 Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extensi…
19/01565/FUL
2019 Withdrawn
1 Stables Court Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LA
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This…
19/01680/HPN
2019 Approved
33 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Single storey rear/side extension, following demolition of existing garage and conservato…
19/00845/FUL
2018 Approved
31 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This…
18/00722/HPN
2018 Refused
31 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This…
18/00363/HPN
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
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Householder decisions

Bedford ranks #194 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 292
56%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,031
Total decisions
192 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings