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79a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY

1 planning record
Council tax
Band A
Overview

About 79a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

79a is a property in Bedford (MK40 1BY). It has council tax band A.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Energy

Energy performance

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No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79a, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
  1. Oct 2025
    Change of UseAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Prior notification for change of use from a use in Class E (commercial, business and service) or betting office, or payday loan shop of schedule 2 of the Use Classes Order, to a mixed use for any purpose in Class E, or betting office, or payday loan shop of the Use Classes Order and as up to 2 flats. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered but if notification of a decision is not made to the Applicant within 56 days of the date of registration of the proposal, it can proceed

    Documents
    25 docs on file
    Reference
    25/02138/CPNG
    Full record in report
Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in MK40 1BY: £3,500,000 (2025–2025).

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

1 2, The Arcade

MK40 1NS

£363k

1 3, Ashburnham Road

MK40 1DX

2 bed1 bath

1 3, Greyfriars

MK40 1HJ

1 3, Midland Road

MK40 1PL

£170k

1 3, Silver Street

MK40 1SY

1, 39 Grafton Road

MK40 1DH

1 Alexandra Place

MK40 1HT

£426k

1 Alexandra Road

MK40 1JA

2 bed
Area

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Full Bedford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

River Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Priory Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around MK40 1BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for MK40 1BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.5dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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