What planning history does 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS have?

The most recent planning decision at 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS was a refusal for conversion (ref. 25/01923/FUL) in March 2026. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Which area is 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS in?

31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS sits in Bedford. It falls within the MK40 postcode district.

Is 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (255% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS?

The closest primary school to 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS is Priory Primary School (182m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bedford College (513m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS?

The closest bus stop to 31 Priory Street, MK40 1HS is Alexandra Road, 121m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 124m away.

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31 Priory Street, Bedford, MK40 1HS

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Overview

About 31 Priory Street

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31 Priory Street is a property in Bedford (MK40 1HS).

2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Priory Street, Bedford, MK40 1HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 31 Priory Street was refused — worth checking the council file.

Mar 2026
ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion to residential dwelling with garage for off road parking.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
25/01923/FUL
Full record in report
Apr 2007
Full
Outcome in report
Conversion of workshop to retail shop.
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
07/00654/FUL
Full record in report

Comparables

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

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1 3, Greyfriars

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1 3, Midland Road

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1 3, Silver Street

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1, 39 Grafton Road

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1 Alexandra Place

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1 Alexandra Road

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bedford district page.

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

Alexandra Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Priory Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for MK40 1HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.7dB

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