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Eastfields Farm Barns, Eastfields Farm Swineshead Road, Melchbourne - Application for a Marriage & Civil Partnerships Ceremony Licence
What is proposed?
PUBLIC NOTICE
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
THE MARRIAGE & CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
(APPROVED PREMISES) REGULATIONS 2005
The Marriage Act 1949 and the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 makes provision for proceedings to take place at any Register Office or building approved under the terms of these Acts which have been granted and approved by Bedford Borough Council within its administrative boundary.
A building seeking to be approved should be permanent, have and provide a dignified and seemly location for the solemnisation of a Civil Marriage and the formation of a Civil Partnership.
Application has been received from the following:
Eastfields Farm Barns Limited, Eastfields Farm Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1BL
Seeking the approval of the Authority to the premises known as:
Eastfields Farm Barns, Eastfields Farm Swineshead Road, Melchbourne, Bedford, MK44 1 BL
Room Capacity
Ceremony Barn – Maximum Capacity 150
The Lounge of The Hayloft – Maximum Capacity 6
The Lounge of The Old Cart Barn –
Maximum Capacity 6
The Lounge of The Granary – Maximum Capacity 6 being granted under the Acts for the proceedings referenced in those Acts. The approval, if granted, will be valid for a period of three years from the date of issue. A copy of the application along with a plan of the premises to which it relates to can be obtained by emailing civil.registration@bedford.gov.uk
The Authority is considering whether approval should be granted. Members of the public have the right to object. An objection should be made in writing to the address given below and must be received within 21 days of the date of publication of this notice. All objections will be considered by the Authority, and all objectors will be notified in writing of the final decision.
John Molyneux Service Director Regulation, Housing & Customer Contact, Bedford Borough Council, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9 AP
Dated:15th October 2026
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