13 Regent Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JY Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01042/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a two storey side extension Data via plota.co.uk
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1 Apr 2026
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13 Apr 2026
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5 Jun 2026
Approved on 5 Jun 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 964 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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 4
Last sold for £308,000 in August 2013. Detached house, freehold.
23 August 2013£308,000
10 September 2004£237,000
22 July 2002£139,995
31 March 2000£114,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area152 m² (1,636 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (60 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2012, 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
- LU7 3JY
- Received
- 1 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 8 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site is 13 Regent Street, Leighton Buzard. The site is situated along Regent Street and the host dwelling is a semi-detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings that are similar in scale and design. The proposed development would include the erection of a two storey side extension. In terms of character and appearance, the proposed extension would extend from an existing two storey side extension, the works would be visible within the streetscene. The proposal at first floor level would retain a separation distance of some 1 metres from the common boundary and as such would seek to avoid the terracing effect. Moreover, the overall siting, scale and design of the proposal would form an appropriate addition to the application. The proposed extension would be finished in brickwork to match the existing property and therefore the proposal would not detract away from the existing external finish of the host dwelling. As such, the proposed two storey side extension would appear proportionate to the existing built form and would not be considered to result in a harmful impact to the host dwelling or to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, No. 11 Regent Street would be screened from the proposal by existing built form at the host dwelling. It is therefore considered that the proposal would not give rise to a detrimental harm to the amenities of the occupants at No. 11. The proposal would be sited some 1 metres from the shared boundary with neighbouring property: No. 15 Regent Street. From the Officer's site visit there are no windows on the side flank wall of this neighbour therefore the proposal would not give rise to overlooking and loss of privacy concerns. The proposal would have a similar height of the existing two storey side extension and given the appropriate scale of the extension as well as the proposal being set off the shared boundary with No. 15, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to overbearingness, loss of outlook or loss of light concerns. To the side / rear of the application site are Numbers: 100A and 102B Vandyke Road. However, the proposal would be sufficiently separated from the shared boundary of these neighbours. There would also be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours. Therefore, the proposal would not give to adverse harm to the amenities of the occupants at these properties. With regards to parking, the proposal would create an additional bedroom taking the host dwelling from a 4 to 5 bedroom. As per the Parking Standards for New Development the required number of parking spaces increases from to 3 to 4. One parking space could be accommodated within the curtilage of the host dwelling. In terms of the further 3 parking spaces, it was acknowledged during the Officer's site visit that there is some availability for on-street parking provision within the immediate vicinity along Regent Street. Therefore, on-street parking is available within immediate proximity of the application site. Considering the factors outlined above, whilst the proposal cannot demonstrate sufficient parking in line with the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD; on balance, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental, increased pressure upon on-street parking along Regent Street, as to where there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The application site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). However, as no additional residential units are proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The application was subject to public consultation and no representation were received. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection to the proposal. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting: The application site is 13 Regent Street, Leighton Buzard. The site is situated along Regent Street and the host dwelling is a semi-detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings that are similar in scale and design. The proposed development would include the erection of a two storey side extension. In terms of character and appearance, the proposed extension would extend from an existing two storey side extension, the works would be visible within the streetscene. The proposal at first floor level would retain a separation distance of some 1 metres from the common boundary and as such would seek to avoid the terracing effect. Moreover, the overall siting, scale and design of the proposal would form an appropriate addition to the application. The proposed extension would be finished in brickwork to match the existing property and therefore the proposal would not detract away from the existing external finish of the host dwelling. As such, the proposed two storey side extension would appear proportionate to the existing built form and would not be considered to result in a harmful impact to the host dwelling or to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, No. 11 Regent Street would be screened from the proposal by existing built form at the host dwelling. It is therefore considered that the proposal would not give rise to a detrimental harm to the amenities of the occupants at No. 11. The proposal would be sited some 1 metres from the shared boundary with neighbouring property: No. 15 Regent Street. From the Officer's site visit there are no windows on the side flank wall of this neighbour therefore the proposal would not give rise to overlooking and loss of privacy concerns. The proposal would have a similar height of the existing two storey side extension and given the appropriate scale of the extension as well as the proposal being set off the shared boundary with No. 15, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to overbearingness, loss of outlook or loss of light concerns. To the side / rear of the application site are Numbers: 100A and 102B Vandyke Road. However, the proposal would be sufficiently separated from the shared boundary of these neighbours. There would also be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours. Therefore, the proposal would not give to adverse harm to the amenities of the occupants at these properties. With regards to parking, the proposal would create an additional bedroom taking the host dwelling from a 4 to 5 bedroom. As per the Parking Standards for New Development the required number of parking spaces increases from to 3 to 4. One parking space could be accommodated within the curtilage of the host dwelling. In terms of the further 3 parking spaces, it was acknowledged during the Officer's site visit that there is some availability for on-street parking provision within the immediate vicinity along Regent Street. Therefore, on-street parking is available within immediate proximity of the application site. Considering the factors outlined above, whilst the proposal cannot demonstrate sufficient parking in line with the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD; on balance, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental, increased pressure upon on-street parking along Regent Street, as to where there would be an unacceptable impact on highway safety. The application site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). However, as no additional residential units are proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The application was subject to public consultation and no representation were received. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection to the proposal. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF. 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 )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. 4 )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). 5 )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. 6 )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
- Decision date
- 5 Jun 2026
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Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one53d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
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Public comments
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Last counted 12 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 13 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 20 May 2026
- Site or press notice
- 29 Apr 2026
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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
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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.
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