2 Chicory Orchard, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9GA Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/02498/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Single storey side extension with roof lights Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

12 Aug 2026

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Validated

26 Aug 2026

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Approved

19 Oct 2026

Approved on 19 Oct 2026 · Last checked 20 Oct 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 4

Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone

Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.

Also on the record

Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Upper Caldecote built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 1, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £362,000 in December 2020. Detached house, freehold.

10 December 2020£362,000New build

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area124 m² (1,335 sq ft)

Energy ratingB (85 out of 100), could reach A

PropertyDetached house

Built2020

HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m²K

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2020, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council: Central Bedfordshire
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: SG18 9GA
Received: 12 Aug 2026
Validated: 26 Aug 2026
Parish: Northill
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 21 Oct 2026
Decision: Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey detached dwelling at 2 Chicory Orchard, Upper Caldecote, constructed of facing brickwork, a tiled roof and white uPVC windows. It is situated within a modern residential development characterised by dwellings of a similar age and style. The proposal seeks permission for the erection of a single-storey side extension with rooflights which would be clearly visible in the streetscene. However, its modest scale, subordinate design and use of matching materials would ensure it respects the character and appearance of the main dwelling. Accordingly, the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the dwelling or surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. No 8 Foxglove Gardens lies to the north of the application site. Although the dwellings are positioned in close proximity, they are orientated perpendicular to one another and face different street frontages. No 8 is slightly offset from the shared boundary and its rear elevation projects approx 0.6m beyond the side elevation of No 2. The French doors and ground-floor window within the rear elevation of No 8 both serve a lounge. The proposed extension would project 3.5m from the side elevation and would be finished with a mono-pitch roof. Whilst some reduction in light may occur to the area immediately adjacent to the shared boundary, this would not result in a material loss of light to the habitable accommodation or main amenity area at No. 8. Given the single-storey scale of the extension and the relationship between the properties, the proposal would not result in an unacceptable overbearing impact, loss of outlook, or loss of privacy. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. The site lies within the historic core of Upper Caldecote (HER 17129), where archaeological investigations have identified pre-medieval, medieval and post-medieval remains. The Archaeology Team have commented that as archaeological mitigation has been completed, there is no archaeological constraint. No parking has been provided within the application site. However, the planning history indicates that a garage associated with the dwelling is located to the rear and would remain unaffected by the proposal. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Minerals Team have not commented. Northill Parish Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey detached dwelling at 2 Chicory Orchard, Upper Caldecote, constructed of facing brickwork, a tiled roof and white uPVC windows. It is situated within a modern residential development characterised by dwellings of a similar age and style. The proposal seeks permission for the erection of a single-storey side extension with rooflights which would be clearly visible in the streetscene. However, its modest scale, subordinate design and use of matching materials would ensure it respects the character and appearance of the main dwelling. Accordingly, the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the dwelling or surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. No 8 Foxglove Gardens lies to the north of the application site. Although the dwellings are positioned in close proximity, they are orientated perpendicular to one another and face different street frontages. No 8 is slightly offset from the shared boundary and its rear elevation projects approx 0.6m beyond the side elevation of No 2. The French doors and ground-floor window within the rear elevation of No 8 both serve a lounge. The proposed extension would project 3.5m from the side elevation and would be finished with a mono-pitch roof. Whilst some reduction in light may occur to the area immediately adjacent to the shared boundary, this would not result in a material loss of light to the habitable accommodation or main amenity area at No. 8. Given the single-storey scale of the extension and the relationship between the properties, the proposal would not result in an unacceptable overbearing impact, loss of outlook, or loss of privacy. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. The site lies within the historic core of Upper Caldecote (HER 17129), where archaeological investigations have identified pre-medieval, medieval and post-medieval remains. The Archaeology Team have commented that as archaeological mitigation has been completed, there is no archaeological constraint. No parking has been provided within the application site. However, the planning history indicates that a garage associated with the dwelling is located to the rear and would remain unaffected by the proposal. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Minerals Team have not commented. Northill Parish Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026). 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.
Decision date: 19 Oct 2026
Agent: James Murtagh

How this decision compares

Decided in 54 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.

This one54d

Council54d

UK55d

77%decided within 8 weeks

90%approved

100%go to committee

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 20 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation: 26 Aug 2026
Comments by: 6 Oct 2026
Site or press notice: 9 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

2 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2024 Approved

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Central Bedfordshire

Planning Authority Score

6.3/10

Average

#88 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

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%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.