3 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA
Awaiting decision
26/00554/FUL
Description
Two storey front, side and rear extensions and external alterations
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2 Ashpole Avenue Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9ED
Single storey extension to existing semi-detached garage
Historical activity at this location
22 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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…
2025
Approved
82 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JE
G1 - 2 x Ash trees to be reduced by up to 2mtrs all over due to excessive shading and ove…
2025
Approved
30 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Two-storey side and rear extensions, single-storey rear/side extension.
2023
Approved
3 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Single storey rear extension
2023
Approved
5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
T1 - Ash - Crown thin by removing the epicormic growth throughout the canopy.
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…
2022
Approved
5 The Willows Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JA
T1 - Willow - Re-pollard back to previous points at approx 5m from ground level.
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…
2020
Approved
5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
T1 Ash: Thin crown by 20%. Reduce crown by 20%.
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…
2018
Refused
31 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission. (Si…
2019
Approved
1 Stables Court Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9LA
Single storey side extension and part garage conversion.
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…
2019
Approved
37 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
37 Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear extensi…
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…
2019
Approved
2 White Lion Close Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9GZ
Single storey front extension to link to existing detached garage
2019
Approved
33 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Single storey rear/side extension, following demolition of existing garage and conservato…
2018
Refused
76 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JE
Erection of one single storey dwelling to front
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…
2018
Refused
76 Bedford Road Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JE
Erection of dwelling to front.
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…
2016
Approved
5 Potters Cross Wootton Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 9JG
Ash - Reduce by 25%
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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