A Bedford Edwardian semi-detached house could become four one-bedroom flats if plans are approved – despite offering no on-site parking.
The planning application for 32 Grafton Road seeks consent for a rear extension and internal alterations to split the existing building, which is already divided into two flats, into four.
A planning statement submitted on behalf of applicant said a single-storey rear structure will be demolished and rebuilt, plus a “modest” first-floor extension.
The developer says the homes will meet national space standards and argues there will be no “justifiable cause for concern” over loss of privacy or neighbour amenity.
While no parking is included, the property sits within a controlled parking zone and the statement acknowledges that neither the existing nor proposed flats are likely to qualify for residents’ permits “unless there is a proven disability”.
Instead, the applicant highlights access to public transport, town-centre shops and cycle routes. More information can be found on the council’s planning portal, reference 25/02105/FUL.
The overall consultation expiry date is Thursday, 4 December 2025.
by John Guinn
Local Democracy Reporter
