Land to the South of Leighton Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HR Data via plota.co.uk

This case has not yet been decided CB/26/02115/OUT
Date received
21 Jul 2026
Date validated
21 Jul 2026
Postcode
LU7 9HR

Description

Outline Application for a residential scheme comprising of up to 160 dwellings, new vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access, parking, open space, landscaping and community allotments, sustainable drainage systems, and associated works. All matters reserved, except for access. Data via plota.co.uk

Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Central Bedfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #169 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #62 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #99 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
153 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
29 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
45 decided
1,444
Total decisions
226 refused in the year to March 2026