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CB/25/04057/FULL - Full Application
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Inside the Luton built-up area.
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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
- LU5 4JS
- Received
- 17 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 17 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Dunstable
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 12 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application comprises of a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse in Dunstable. 24 Woodford Road sits on the junction between Woodford Road and Buckwood Avenue and is constructed of brickwork, has a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of a similar design. No. 24 has had a two-storey extension to the side, front and rear extensions to the detached garage and a front porch which were approved in 1999. The proposal is for a part brick, part glazed conservatory to the rear which would sit as an infill between the existing two storey extension and the boundary between the application dwelling and No. 22 Woodford Road. The proposal would be 3.0m wide by 3.6m deep with an overall height of 3.08m with glazing to the rear and a door to the side, into the applicant's garden. Rear extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed rear extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would sit within the footprint of existing hard standing. The proposal would be finished in brickwork and glazing to match the host dwelling, additionally, this proposal would be considered a minor addition which would be confined to the rear of the property and would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring properties most likely to be affected would be no 22 Woodford Road, the attached neighbour and No. 2 Buckwood Avenue which sits side onto the rear garden boundary. The proposal would project beyond the rear elevation of No. 22. But due to the siting and design, and height of the proposal, it is not considered that the conservatory would have an impact in terms of an overbearing impact or loss of light and therefore effect residential amenities of this neighbour. No 2 Buckwood Avenue is sited to the rear of the application site where a garage and trees are sited on the boundary. Due to the separation distance of some 15m and the border treatment it is considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity. Dunstable Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The application comprises of a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse in Dunstable. 24 Woodford Road sits on the junction between Woodford Road and Buckwood Avenue and is constructed of brickwork, has a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of a similar design. No. 24 has had a two-storey extension to the side, front and rear extensions to the detached garage and a front porch which were approved in 1999. The proposal is for a part brick, part glazed conservatory to the rear which would sit as an infill between the existing two storey extension and the boundary between the application dwelling and No. 22 Woodford Road. The proposal would be 3.0m wide by 3.6m deep with an overall height of 3.08m with glazing to the rear and a door to the side, into the applicant's garden. Rear extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed rear extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would sit within the footprint of existing hard standing. The proposal would be finished in brickwork and glazing to match the host dwelling, additionally, this proposal would be considered a minor addition which would be confined to the rear of the property and would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring properties most likely to be affected would be no 22 Woodford Road, the attached neighbour and No. 2 Buckwood Avenue which sits side onto the rear garden boundary. The proposal would project beyond the rear elevation of No. 22. But due to the siting and design, and height of the proposal, it is not considered that the conservatory would have an impact in terms of an overbearing impact or loss of light and therefore effect residential amenities of this neighbour. No 2 Buckwood Avenue is sited to the rear of the application site where a garage and trees are sited on the boundary. Due to the separation distance of some 15m and the border treatment it is considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity. Dunstable Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. 2 )The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC.The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. 3 )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. 4 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority CBC01 (Elevations) / CBC02 (elevations 2) / CBC03 (3D) / CBC04 (Roof) / CBC05 (Base). The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Council's 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 CBC01 (Elevations) / CBC02 (elevations 2) / CBC03 (3D) / CBC04 (Roof) / CBC05 (Base). The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Council's website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. 5 )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). 6 )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. 7 )Will a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge? The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991. Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended.� The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax. If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax.� If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption.� Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306. The website link is: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bandsWill a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge? The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991. Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended.� The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax. If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax.� If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption.� Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306. The website link is: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
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Last counted 13 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 17 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 15 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
13 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JR
Loft conversion with part rear dormer and rooflights to front
2025
Refused
1 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Erection of detached garage to replace the existing detached garage.
2024
Approved
34 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Erection of a two storey side extension and single storey porch/front extension. Demoliti…
2024
Approved
8 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Garage conversion to create ground floor front and rear extensions. Sloping pitched roof…
2023
Approved
13 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JR
Erection of a part single, part two storey rear extension. Conversion of garage and first…
2022
Approved
19 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Proposed Garage Conversion
2022
Approved
31 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Demolition of attached garage and erection of two storey side extension
2022
Refused
13 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JR
First floor side extension and two storey rear extension including loft conversion with r…
2022
Approved
17 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Single storey front extension
2021
Approved
41 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
2019
Approved
3 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Erection of double storey side, single storey front and rear extension
2019
Refused
1 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Erection of detached 2-bedroom dwelling on land adjacent to 1 Woodford Road, following wi…
2019
Withdrawn
1 Woodford Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JS
Erection of a detached 2-bedroom dwelling.
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
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