159 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01344/FULL - Full Application
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Inside the Biggleswade built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG18 8PB
- Received
- 23 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Biggleswade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 18 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 159 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade constructed of two tones of brown facing brickwork, with a tiled roof and white uPVC windows. The property is situated within an established residential area, the neighbouring dwellings being of a similar age and character. The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey side/front extension to provide a garage. Due to the staggered building line, it would not extend beyond the front elevation of No 157 Holme Court Avenue. The development would be clearly visible in the streetscene, being positioned forward of the existing two-storey side extension and projecting approximately 1.5m beyond the principal front elevation of the dwelling. It would be designed with a flat roof which would not match the traditional pitched roof form of the dwelling. However, given its modest forward projection, set-back from the highway and subordinate scale, the proposal would remain visually subservient to the host property. Measuring approximately 2.7m wide, 5.2m deep and 2.4m in height, the scale, form and design of the development would not result in unacceptable harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The proposed single-storey extension would be located on the boundary with No. 157 Holme Court Avenue to the south. That property is separated from the boundary by its driveway and contains a high-level hallway window in its side elevation. There is an extant planning permission under ref. CB/23/03355/FULL for a single-storey side extension at No. 157, which would retain an approximately 1m gap to the boundary and have a blank side elevation. In either the existing or approved circumstances, the proposed extension would not result in an undue loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact, given the separation distances and relationship between the properties. The extension would also be well separated from No. 161. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. As such, the proposal would not have a detrimental effect on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers. Planning history indicates that the property has four bedrooms and therefore requires three parking spaces to meet the adopted standards. Although the proposed garage does not count as a parking space under those standards, neither is the garage internally long enough to accommadate a vehicle, sufficient off-street parking would be retained within the site frontage. Adequate parking and access would therefore be maintained. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Biggleswade Town Council were consulted and have no objection subject to consultation with neighbours and consideration of their comments. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Policy BPD3 of the Adopted Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan, the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 159 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade constructed of two tones of brown facing brickwork, with a tiled roof and white uPVC windows. The property is situated within an established residential area, the neighbouring dwellings being of a similar age and character. The proposal involves the construction of a single-storey side/front extension to provide a garage. Due to the staggered building line, it would not extend beyond the front elevation of No 157 Holme Court Avenue. The development would be clearly visible in the streetscene, being positioned forward of the existing two-storey side extension and projecting approximately 1.5m beyond the principal front elevation of the dwelling. It would be designed with a flat roof which would not match the traditional pitched roof form of the dwelling. However, given its modest forward projection, set-back from the highway and subordinate scale, the proposal would remain visually subservient to the host property. Measuring approximately 2.7m wide, 5.2m deep and 2.4m in height, the scale, form and design of the development would not result in unacceptable harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The proposed single-storey extension would be located on the boundary with No. 157 Holme Court Avenue to the south. That property is separated from the boundary by its driveway and contains a high-level hallway window in its side elevation. There is an extant planning permission under ref. CB/23/03355/FULL for a single-storey side extension at No. 157, which would retain an approximately 1m gap to the boundary and have a blank side elevation. In either the existing or approved circumstances, the proposed extension would not result in an undue loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact, given the separation distances and relationship between the properties. The extension would also be well separated from No. 161. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. As such, the proposal would not have a detrimental effect on the amenities of neighbouring occupiers. Planning history indicates that the property has four bedrooms and therefore requires three parking spaces to meet the adopted standards. Although the proposed garage does not count as a parking space under those standards, neither is the garage internally long enough to accommadate a vehicle, sufficient off-street parking would be retained within the site frontage. Adequate parking and access would therefore be maintained. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Biggleswade Town Council were consulted and have no objection subject to consultation with neighbours and consideration of their comments. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Policy BPD3 of the Adopted Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan, the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024). 2 )Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications.Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications. 3 )GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 4 )This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority. 5 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
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Last counted 11 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 23 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 31 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
183 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Single storey front extension
2023
Approved
157 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Side single storey extension
2022
Approved
179 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
146 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Side extension with roof lights,reposition of entrance door with gable canopy
2021
Approved
146 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Single storey front and side extension with roof lights.
2020
Approved
161 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Single storey front extension
2016
Approved
138 Holme Court Avenue, Biggleswade, SG18 8PB
Single storey front extension and replacement lean-to roof at rear.
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions
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%).
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Central Bedfordshire decision statistics
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
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