The Ship 7 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
Awaiting decision
26/00499/LBC
Description
Replacement signage and external redecoration; minor internal alterations to ground floor and external works to include removal of built-in planters, refurbishment of existing porch, replacement decking, new handrail to balustrade and new fencing and gate in yard.
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Certificate to confirm existing use as 8 bedroom HMO (pre-2020)
Historical activity at this location
36 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Removal of built in planters, refurbishment of the existing porch areas, decorations and…
2022
Approved
Erection of pergola after removal of existing
2017
Approved
16/00233/FUL - Condition 2 - Archaeology (Erection of new single storey pitched roof exte…
2017
Approved
Installation of 2 additional half lanterns on either side of the front main entrance
2016
Approved
16/00234/LBC - Condition 4 - External Render Sample (Alterations to internal layout of pr…
2016
Approved
16/00234/LBC - Condition 3 - Masonry Sample Panel (Alterations to internal layout of prem…
2016
Approved
16/00234/LBC - Condition 6 - Sample Roof Tiles (Alterations to internal layout of premise…
2016
Approved
16/00234/LBC - Condition 5 - Rainwater Goods (Alterations to internal layout of premises…
2016
Approved
16/00234/LBC - Condition 2 - Window and Door Samples (Alterations to internal layout of p…
2016
With conditions
16/00233/FUL - Condition 2 - Archaeology - ARCHAEOLOGICAL MITIGATION STRATEGY ONLY (Erect…
2016
Approved
Erection of new single storey pitched roofed extensions to rear.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
St Cuthberts Court Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JA
G1 - Mixed Species Group - Reduce lateral branches to provide approx 2m clearance to prop…
2025
30 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
A garden redevelopment that includes an outdoor fireplace, shed, and boundary treatments…
2025
Approved
Tring House 9 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
T1 - Bay - Reduce in height by approx 2.5m and trim the sides to neaten
2023
Approved
13 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Change of Use from B8 existing storage to category E(f) Day Centre and Dining Hall E (b)…
2023
Approved
14 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Replacement of external windows and door
2023
Approved
Tring House 9 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
Repair to windows
2022
Approved
9 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
Erection of new boundary front wall with railings and replacement of existing front door…
2022
Approved
Equipoise House 8 - 12 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
Infill extension and reconfiguration of ground floor/undercroft areas to form 3 new dwell…
2022
Approved
St Cuthberts Court Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JA
T1647 - Birch - Crown lift to approx 2.5m
2021
Approved
9 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and external alterations including re…
2021
Approved
Tring House 9 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
Bay (only marked item on plan) - crown reduction 40% because of excessive shading.
2021
Withdrawn
Equipoise House 8 - 12 Grove Place Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JJ
Infill extension and reconfiguration of ground floor/undercroft areas to form 3 new dwell…
2020
Approved
8-10 St Cuthberts Street Bedford MK40 3JB
Provision of additional lateral restraint between the south gable wall, (part timber fram…
2020
Approved
8-10 St Cuthberts Street Bedford MK40 3JB
Provision of additional lateral restraint between the south gable wall, (part timber fram…
2020
Approved
12 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
12 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Demolition of existing conservatory and the construction of a single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
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T1 - Weeping Birch - Fell
2020
Refused
Freds Fish Shop 38 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Installation of new shop front
2019
Approved
3 Browns Court St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JB
Pyracantha - Reduce height to 3m.
2019
Approved
Freds Fish Shop 38 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Removal of existing lean-to and detached shed. Erection of replacement single storey rear…
2016
Withdrawn
14 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Dormer roof extension to rear of property
2016
Approved
28 Lurke Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3HU
Installation of 1 x DSLAM. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have n…
2016
Approved
16 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
New and replacement windows and doors in the north and west elevations. THE REPLACEMENT W…
2016
Approved
16 Newnham Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3JR
Replacement door at first floor level on the west elevation.
2016
Approved
The Ship 7 St Cuthberts Street Bedford Bedford MK40 3JB
Alterations to internal layout of premises at ground floor level of main Public House bui…
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
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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